May 7, 2024The Mortgage Voice
Marry the House, But Only Date the Interest Rate
Jeff advises potential homebuyers in this uncertain financial climate to find a property that is right for them instead of focusing on the high...
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Host Jeff Barton explores topics related to the real estate and mortgage business, from how to get a mortgage to programs available across the spectrum of borrowers. The market is constantly changing and so are the rates, qualifications, and range of products available – tune in for the latest news and information.
May 7, 2024
April 30, 2024The Mortgage Voice
Hey Fed, Why Such High Rates?
Jeff tries to make some sense of the continued high interest rates facing the mortgage industry by breaking down some of the contributing factors....
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April 25, 2024The Mortgage Voice
What Exactly is Stagflation?
Jeff defines the most recent buzzword that many are concerned will be the next step for the economy – stagflation. This is characterized by an...
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April 18, 2024The Mortgage Voice
The Importance of the Human Factor in Real Estate
Jeff examines the potential impact of AI on the mortgage industry, where the latest sector to be affected is the appraisal process. Appraisals are...
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April 9, 2024The Mortgage Voice
Positive Trends in the Marketplace
Jeff notes that there are some bright spots in the market despite the current challenges of high interest rates and low inventory. Unseasonably cold...
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March 27, 2024The Mortgage Voice
The Ever-Evolving Real Estate Landscape
Jeff navigates the complex terrain of today’s real estate landscape, where, even though rates have stabilized, they are still much higher than in...
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March 6, 2024The Mortgage Voice
Extreme Weather Conditions Complicate Homebuying
Jeff outlines the difficulties that extreme weather and natural disasters cause in the real estate market in the wake of the heavy rains in...
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March 1, 2024The Mortgage Voice
The Baby Boom Tsunami
Jeff sheds some light on the impact of the phenomenon known as “the baby boom tsunami,” a term given to the group of baby boomers projected to be...
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February 23, 2024The Mortgage Voice
Why Won’t the Fed Lower Interest Rates?
Jeff explores the various economic indicators that determine how the Fed structures interest rates. With mortgage rates over 7% and higher inventory...
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February 15, 2024The Mortgage Voice
Is Mortgage Rate Stability on the Horizon?
Jeff considers the potential for future mortgage interest rate stabilization or even decreases ahead as a possible bright spot in market volatility....
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