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July 9, 2026
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What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

Guest Source:  Keeping Current Matters What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026 If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you’re not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than […]
April 20, 2026
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Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.

Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind. Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters With economic headlines, global events, and near-constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right […]
August 18, 2025
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Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall

“Freddie Mac Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since October.” “Purchase application activity is improving as borrowers take advantage of the decline in rates.” The August 14th rates could motivate some buyers into the buying frame of mind. Stay […]
September 26, 2024
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Mortgage Rates

Mortgage interest rates are in the news again! Pundits are predicting more home sales as buyers have more leverage to purchase.  That might be true in some areas but in most cases home inventory remains low.  What is happening is […]
September 23, 2024
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Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Buying Power

Lower Mortgage Rates Boost Your Buying Power From: Keeping Current Matters Search Some Highlights Mortgage rates are trending down and that’s great news for your bottom line. As rates drop, your monthly payment on your next home does too. Even a small change […]
September 9, 2024
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How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power

How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact how much you can afford […]
December 26, 2022
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What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023

What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023 Guest Author:  Keeping Current Matters The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it’s put the market into a […]
November 17, 2022
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What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices?

What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices? Now that the end of 2022 is within sight, you may be wondering what’s going to happen in the housing market next year and what that may mean if you’re thinking about buying […]
November 4, 2022
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Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be.

Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be. Keeping Current Matters: It turns out, millennials aren’t the renter generation after all. The 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd says there’s a portion of millennial and Gen Z buyers who are pursuing homeownership […]