The Fed Left Rates Unchanged on July 29 and Here Is What That Actually Means for Mortgage Rates
Fed holds rates but mortgages don't follow directly. Jason Stier explains what buyers should focus on now. ...more
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July 31, 2026•3 min read
There Is No Such Thing as Timing the Housing Market and Here Is What Actually Works Instead
Time in market beats timing the market every time. Jason Stier explains why waiting is costing you now. ...more
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July 27, 2026•3 min read
A Slower Mortgage Market Creates Real Buyer Opportunity and Walkability Is Now Driving Decisions
Less competition, more leverage, walkability matters. Jason Stier explains what buyers should focus on. ...more
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July 21, 2026•3 min read
VA Offers Are Not Difficult When Structured Correctly and Here Is What Realtors Need to Know
VA myths cost agents deals. Jason Stier explains how the right lender makes VA offers win every time. ...more
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July 21, 2026•3 min read
How the Iran Conflict Pushed Mortgage Rates to 6.75 Percent and Why the Peace Deal Is Bringing Relief
Oil at $68, 10yr Treasury easing. Jason Stier explains why VA buyers should stay ready to act now. ...more
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July 03, 2026•3 min read
New Credit Scoring Models Are Now Allowed for Mortgages and Here Is What That Means for Buyers
VantageScore 4.0 counts rent and utility payments. Jason Stier explains who benefits and by how much. ...more
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July 03, 2026•3 min read
Second Lien Borrowing Just Hit an 18 Year High and Here Is Why Smart Homeowners Are Choosing It
Keep your low rate, tap equity with a HELOC. Jason Stierexplains why second liens are surging now. ...more
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July 03, 2026•4 min read
Stop Trying to Predict Rates and Start Using the Negotiating Power You Actually Have Right Now
Higher for longer signal after June Fed meeting. Jason Stier explains why buying now makes sense. ...more
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July 03, 2026•3 min read
76 Percent of Buyers Now Trust AI to Shop Their Mortgage and Here Is the Smart Way to Use It
AI shops fast but misses nuance. Jason Stier explains why combining AI and a loan officer wins deals. ...more
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July 03, 2026•3 min read
