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Why Financial Advisors Should Care About Mortgage Planning
Most financial advisors spend a lot of time helping clients grow assets, reduce taxes, manage risk, and prepare for retirement. That all matters. But there is one area that often gets ignored, and it can have a huge impact on a client’s financial life. Their mortgage. For many families, the house is one of the…
More Options Are Popping Up This Spring
Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause? Maybe you couldn’t find a home that really fit your needs. Or maybe the ones you liked just weren’t affordable. According to a recent survey from NerdWallet, those were the top two reasons buyers gave up on their search in 2025.…
Inventory is rising. Rates are stabilizing. And buyers are finally getting something they haven’t had in a while… options.
Inside Lending For the week of April 20, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The secret to longevity is ice cream.”—Paul Marcus, American centenarian NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE New listings rebounded strongly following the holiday slowdown, bringing fresh inventory into the market during the peak spring selling window. Buyers are seeing more options at a time when demand…
The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring
For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach. Not because you weren’t ready. Not because you weren’t trying. But because every time you ran the numbers, they didn’t work. That’s why so many first-time buyers stepped back. But after years of sitting on the outside looking in, this Spring could…
Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About
You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking. With today’s home prices and mortgage rates, renting can feel like the easier path. In some cases, it might even seem like the only realistic option right now. And if that’s where you are,…
April 2026 Mortgage Market Update: Volatility Is Back… But Opportunity Is Too
If you’re waiting for the “perfect time” to make a move in this market, you might be waiting a long time. Because right now, the market isn’t perfect… it’s active. And for a lot of buyers and sellers, that’s actually creating opportunity. In my April 2026 Mortgage Market Update, I break down what’s really happening…
Turning Your Realtor Relationship Into a Long-Term Real Estate Wealth Relationship
Most people think of a Realtor as the person who helps them buy or sell a home. That is true, but I think that view is too small. The right Realtor should be much more than a transaction guide. They should be a long-term real estate advisor. Not in the sense of replacing a CPA…
Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home
If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home. It may not be something you’ve factored into your plan yet, but it can give your savings a nice boost right when you need it most. And whether your refund…
Spring Buyers Have More Leverage Than They’ve Had in Years
Inside Lending – Week of April 13, 2026 QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.”—Bobby Unser, American automobile racer NATIONAL MARKET UPDATE Housing conditions remain favorable for buyers as inventory continues to exceed last year’s levels and prices trend lower. Even with recent rate volatility, the market is offering more options…
Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.
With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move. But here’s what you need to remember. While recent events do have some impact on the housing market, they don’t take buying off the table. You just have to use a different…
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