American Homeowners Withdrew 47 Billion in Equity in Q1 2026 and Here Is What That Means for Renters
$47B in equity withdrawn Q1 2026. Alex Mysinek explains why owning builds wealth that renting never will. ...more
Mortgage
July 27, 2026•3 min read
76 Percent of Buyers Now Trust AI to Shop Their Mortgage and Here Is the Smart Way to Use Both
AI shops fast but misses nuance. Alex Mysinek explains why combining AI and a loan officer wins deals. ...more
Mortgage
July 13, 2026•3 min read
Second Lien Borrowing Just Hit an 18 Year High and Here Is Why the Smart Money Is Skipping the Refi
Keep your low rate, tap equity with a HELOC. Alex Mysinek explains why second liens are surging now. ...more
Mortgage
July 13, 2026•3 min read
The Fed Signals Higher for Longer So Focus on Your Negotiating Power as a Buyer Right Now
Cooler competition means real leverage now. Alex Mysinek explains why buying now beats waiting on rates. ...more
Mortgage
July 13, 2026•3 min read
Why the Iran Conflict Pushed Mortgage Rates to 6.75 Percent and Why Rates Are Easing Back Down Now
Oil routes reopen and rates ease from peak. Alex Mysinek explains the chain reaction behind rates. ...more
Mortgage
July 07, 2026•3 min read
New Credit Scoring Models Can Now Be Used for Mortgages and Here Is What That Means for Buyers
VantageScore 4.0 counts rent and utility payments. Alex Mysinek explains who benefits and by how much. ...more
Mortgage
July 07, 2026•3 min read
NAR April Housing Data Shows 4.4 Months of Supply and Income Now Outpacing Home Price Gains
Inventory up, affordability improving monthly. Alex Mysinek explains what the NAR data means for buyers. ...more
Mortgage
June 29, 2026•3 min read
Home Prices Grew Just 0.7 Percent in March and the Market Is in a Standoff That Will Not Last Forever
Weakest price growth since 2011. Alex Mysinek explains what the standoff means and how buyers win. ...more
Mortgage
June 23, 2026•3 min read
Why a Seller Paid Rate Buydown Saves You More Than a Price Reduction and the Math Proves It
$10K buydown saves $400-500 a month vs $60 from a price cut. Alex Mysinek explains how to ask for it. ...more
Mortgage
June 22, 2026•3 min read
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