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The Markets in a Minute - March 31

The Markets in a Minute - March 31

For the Week Ending March 31, 2017 Consumer confidence surged to a 16+-year high in March. Consumer optimism is supported by a strong labor market and a positive economic outlook.The GDP increased 2.1% in the 4th quarter, signaling economic growth. C

Mar 30, 2017 |

Myth busted: Yes, you can buy a house while you’re a student

Myth busted: Yes, you can buy a house while you’re a student

 One of the biggest misconceptions about homebuying is that you can’t go through the process while in school (e.g.: college).Well, I have good news: That’s not true!Did you know you can claim education as “employment” on a mor

Mar 25, 2017 |

The Markets in a Minute - March 17

The Markets in a Minute - March 17

For the Week Ending March 17, 2017 Although the Fed raised policy rates at this week's meeting, mortgage rates improved when the Fed forecasted gradual future increases, calming markets.The Fed's policy rate change will help tame inflation, w

Mar 16, 2017 | markets-in-a-minute

The Markets in a Minute - March 10

The Markets in a Minute - March 10

For the Week Ending March 10, 2017 A Fed policy rate hike next week is now almost 100% certain, after recent comments by Fed officials. The Fed anticipates three rate increases in 2017.The Fed's mandate is to keep strong employment and low inflat

Mar 09, 2017 | markets-in-a-minute

The Markets in a Minute - March 3

The Markets in a Minute - March 3

For the Week Ending March 3, 2017 The idea of a Fed policy rate hike in March has gained steam, with an almost 80% expectation it will happen. Just last week there was only a 30% chance.Consumer spending was down slightly in January, but manufacturin

Mar 02, 2017 | markets-in-a-minute

The cold, hard truth about mortgages and gifts

The cold, hard truth about mortgages and gifts

As a mortgage lender, I often work with recently engaged and married couples who plan to buy their first home.The decision to buy comes with a lot of questions about the down payment, closing costs and the mortgage process in general. But then I also hear

Feb 25, 2017 |

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