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Inventory is rising. Mortgage rates are holding near 3-year lows.

Inside Lender For the week of March 2, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “By failing to...
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10 Conversation Triggers That Signal a Reverse Mortgage Might Help

Every day we talk with homeowners, families, Realtors, and financial pros about money decisions. One...
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Becoming Your Own Bank: How One Couple Reengineered Their Liabilities

Most homeowners think the only way to manage a mortgage is to make payments and...
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Move-Up Buyers Are Choosing New Construction

At some point, a house that once felt perfect just… doesn’t anymore. Maybe you need...
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Reverse Mortgage Helped a Couple Stay in Their Home for Life

For many retirees, the home is their biggest asset. But when income drops and expenses...
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Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the...
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The Retiree Who Used Mortgage Planning to Boost Income by $1,100 a Month

Most retirees think their mortgage is something they should rush to pay off. This retiree...
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🛠 Top 4 Myths (and Truths) About Reverse Mortgages

Reverse mortgages often get a bad rap, but most of what people think they know...
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Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.

If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should...
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Understanding EPR™: The Hidden Cost of Your Mortgage

When most people think about the cost of a mortgage, they focus on one thing:...

A Retirement Strategy Many Homebuyers Don’t Know Exists

This came from a real client conversation that highlighted a major blind spot in retirement...
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Why a Reverse Mortgage Was the Better Move Than a Traditional HELOC

Reverse Mortgage - Case Study – Larry & Julie, Age 70 When most people think...
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This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home

New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much...
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Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate

If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I...
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The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026

After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building...
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Most Experts Are Not Worried About a Recession

Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason. Buying a home is one...
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Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a Home?

By Kevin Brierton | Your No Excuse Lender A lot of buyers are stuck in...
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Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts.

If it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong. Builders have...
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The VA Home Loan Advantage: What Every Veteran Should Know Right Now

If you’ve served in the military (or if your spouse has), you have access to...
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Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they...