Homeowners Insurance Is Now Killing More Deals Than Interest Rates and Here Is What to Do About It

Homeowners Insurance Is Now Killing More Deals Than Interest Rates and Here Is What to Do About It

Insurance costs are derailing closings. Alex Mysinek explains when and how to shop before you sign. ...more

Mortgage

June 08, 20264 min read

Your Fixed Rate Did Not Change but Your Monthly Payment Did and Here Is the Reason Why

Your Fixed Rate Did Not Change but Your Monthly Payment Did and Here Is the Reason Why

Taxes and insurance raise your payment even with a fixed rate. Alex Mysinek explains what to do. ...more

Mortgage

June 08, 20264 min read

May Reminded Every Rate Watcher That Markets Do Not Move in a Straight Line and Here Is the Plan

May Reminded Every Rate Watcher That Markets Do Not Move in a Straight Line and Here Is the Plan

One hot report moved rates fast. Alex Mysinek explains how to buy when the numbers make sense. ...more

Mortgage

June 08, 20264 min read

A Price Cut Does Not Mean Every Seller Is Desperate and Here Is How to Find Real Leverage

A Price Cut Does Not Mean Every Seller Is Desperate and Here Is How to Find Real Leverage

Not every price cut means lowball room. Alex Mysinek explains where real negotiating leverage lives. ...more

Mortgage

June 08, 20264 min read

An Adjustable Rate Mortgage Can Save You Money but Only If You Have the Right Plan Behind It

An Adjustable Rate Mortgage Can Save You Money but Only If You Have the Right Plan Behind It

Lower payment now, risk later. Alex Mysinek explains when ARMs make sense and when they do not. ...more

Mortgage

June 08, 20264 min read

Mortgage Applications Hit Multi-Year High: What Buyers on the Fence Need to Know

Mortgage Applications Hit Multi-Year High: What Buyers on the Fence Need to Know

Mortgage applications recently jumped to their highest level since 2022. Learn what this surge signals for homebuyers and why timing matters more than ever. ...more

Mortgage

June 05, 20264 min read

The Median Home Price Just Dropped for the First Time Since 2012 and Here Is What It Actually Means

The Median Home Price Just Dropped for the First Time Since 2012 and Here Is What It Actually Means

Prices down 1.4% after a 47% run. Alex Mysinek explains what smart buyers are doing right now. ...more

Mortgage

June 04, 20264 min read

6 Percent of Home Purchases Canceled in April and What That Record Number Actually Means for Buyers

6 Percent of Home Purchases Canceled in April and What That Record Number Actually Means for Buyers

Nearly 1 in 6 deals fell apart in April. Alex Mysinek explains why that data is good news for buyers. ...more

Mortgage

June 03, 20264 min read

Homeowners Insurance Is Now the Number Two Reason Home Purchases Fall Through in 2026

Homeowners Insurance Is Now the Number Two Reason Home Purchases Fall Through in 2026

Premiums up 24% and buyers are walking away. Alex Mysinek explains the one step that prevents it. ...more

Mortgage

June 02, 20264 min read

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