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Inflation Cools Slightly, But Markets Stay on Edge 07/18/2025
Weekly Mortgage Market Update – Inflation Cools Slightly, But Markets Stay on Edge Mortgage rates held steady this week, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage

Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster: 7 Smart Strategies
Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster: 7 Smart Strategies for North Carolina Homeowners Paying off your mortgage early can bring a tremendous sense of freedom and

After the Bulletin Board Bonanza, Mortgage Rates Move Mostly Sideways 07/11/2025
Weekly Mortgage Market Update – After the Bulletin Board Bonanza, Mortgage Rates Move Mostly Sideways It was a light week for major economic headlines—exactly the kind

Strong Jobs Report Slows Momentum in Mortgage Rates 07/03/2025
Weekly Mortgage Market Update – Strong Jobs Report Slows Momentum in Mortgage Rates This holiday-shortened week may have been light on trading volume, but it

How to Understand Your Credit Score
How to Understand Your Credit Score: Raleigh, NC Edition Your credit score is more than just a number—it’s a snapshot of your financial health and

Fed Signals Patience as Mortgage Rates Near 8-Month Lows 06/27/2025
Weekly Mortgage Market Update – Rates Near 8-Month Lows as Fed Signals Patience As the Fed signals its intentions, it is crucial for homeowners to

Home Equity Loan vs. HELOC: Which One is Right for You?
Home Equity Loan vs. HELOC: Which One is Right for You? Homeowners in Raleigh and across North Carolina are increasingly turning to their home’s equity

Fed Holds Rates, Mortgage Rates Drift Lower 06/20/2025
Weekly Mortgage Market Update –Fed Holds Rates, Mortgage Rates Drift Lower This short week—trimmed by the Juneteenth holiday—centered around the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, which

Cooling Inflation Offers Hope, But Rate Relief Remains Elusive 06/13/2025
Weekly Mortgage Market Update – Cooling Inflation Offers Hope, But Rate Relief Remains Elusive Mortgage rates held steady this week after a flurry of new economic

Seller-Paid Buydowns Can Save You Thousands on Your Mortgage in Raleigh
The $10K Trick Most Homebuyers Don’t Know (But Should) You’ve found the home you love — listed at $400,000. You’re ready to make an offer

Jobs Report Reverses Rate Gains After Midweek Drop 06/06/2025
Weekly Mortgage Market Update – Jobs Report Reverses Rate Gains After Midweek Drop This week was a classic tug-of-war between weaker economic signals and a surprisingly

Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly Amid Weak Economic Data and Tariff Tensions 05/30/2025
Weekly Mortgage Market Update: Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly Amid Weak Economic Data and Tariff Tensions A Quiet Yet Impactful Week in Mortgage Markets This past

Mortgage Rates Return to 7% Amid Fiscal Concerns and Economic Resilience 05/23/2025
Weekly Mortgage Market Update – May 23, 2025 This week, mortgage rates climbed back above 7%, driven by rising Treasury yields and investor unease over

Cooling Inflation, Volatile Sentiment, and a Surprise Credit Downgrade Cap Off a Mixed Week 05/16/2025
Mortgage Bond Market Weekly Review – May 16, 2025 This week’s mortgage market activity offered a blend of optimism and late-week uncertainty, with key economic

Mortgage Rates Edge Higher Amid Market Volatility 05/09/2025
Mortgage Bond Market Weekly Review – May 9, 2025 As we wrap up the week, the mortgage bond market has been influenced by a confluence