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RENOVATION LOAN OPTIONS FOR 2023

Feb 22 2023
Jason Solowsky

Home renovation loans are an excellent solution for covering the cost of minor repairs or large-scale upgrades on your home. But which loan option is right for you depends on your situation. Many of... »
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The Mission of Changing Homeownership

Oct 24 2022
Homebridge

  At Homebridge, our vision is to make the dream of homeownership a reality for every customer, every day. One way we live that vision is by providing greater access to homebuyer education. By... »
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Why Rate Isn’t Everything

Sep 1 2022
Michael Pennington

      If you’re in the market to purchase a home and concerned that rising interest rates could price you out of the home you’re looking at, then this article is for you. First, you... »
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Why the Market Won’t Crash

Aug 19 2022
Michael Pennington

No Crash Zone. A Current Outlook on the Housing Market. By: Michael Pennington   Are you concerned that the housing market will crash like it did in 2008? That the cost of homes has skyrocketed so... »
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Three Backyard Renovations to Help You Enjoy the Spring!

Apr 19 2022
Homebridge

As the weather changes, many homeowners are ready to not only get some spring cleaning done but to upgrade their home and make the most of spring this year and every other year.... »
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Homebridge’s Diversity & Inclusion Advisory and Support Council

Sep 15 2021
Homebridge

Homebridge’s Diversity & Inclusion Advisory and Support Council In our continuing efforts to create a more equitable workplace, Homebridge established its Diversity & Inclusion Advisory and Support Council. This group will have two primary roles.... »
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Homebridge Partners with Circa as Part of Renewed Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Dec 2 2020
Office of Diversity & Inclusion

We are thrilled to expand our renewed commitment to Diversity and Inclusion through a partnership with Circa, a national workforce development and recruiting company. With a tarnished history of discrimination, the mortgage industry... »
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Mortgage Professional America Interview on our New Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Oct 27 2020
Office of Diversity & Inclusion

At Homebridge, we know our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. Under the leadership of our new Office of Diversity and Inclusion, we are inspired to try new... »
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Stories from the Frontline

Oct 13 2020
Homebridge

There's no place like home, just ask Mackenzie Holowach. When the pandemic hit, Holowach was transferred to assist at a COVID testing site and later worked in a New Jersey ICU. Changing clothes before entering... »
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Top 3 Home Renovations and How to Achieve Them

Sep 25 2020
Jamie Zeitz

Fall is here and as the leaves change colors you may be asking yourself, what would make my home the one I’ve always dreamed of? Maybe an inground pool, a backyard deck or... »
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Why & How to Buy & Reno a Fixer-Upper

Sep 2 2020
Homebridge

  Let’s break down exactly why a fixer-upper is a great choice and how you can turn one into the home you’ve always dreamed of. Many homebuyers look for the “perfect” home rather than the... »
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Purchase with No Reno Loan!

Aug 4 2020
Homebridge

Shopping for a new home is an amazing experience. For many first-time homebuyers, getting to finally see the homes they’ve long researched is the best part of the process. To expand that search,... »
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Coronavirus and Extreme Volatility

Mar 20 2020
Homebridge

This past week, home loan rates ticked up again despite the Fed recently cutting rates by a full point and the 10-year Note remaining just above 1%. Why? Mortgage backed securities (MBS) are bonds... »
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A Great 2020 Housing Story

Feb 21 2020
Homebridge

The continued strength of the labor market, along with historically low mortgage rates, will keep positive housing momentum alive in 2020. The Unemployment Rate is currently at a 50-year low of 3.6% with expectations... »
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What the Market Is Saying

Feb 14 2020
Homebridge

Home loan rates continue to hover near three-year lows. There are some on Wall Street who say rates are going to push even lower at some point — and they may be right.... »
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Uncertainty Helps Rates

Jan 24 2020
Homebridge

Bonds love uncertainty and bad news. As a result, rates improve when not-so-good news emerges. That was the story this past week, as China has reported a new deadly coronavirus has started to spread... »
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Fed Rate Cut Coming — But Don’t Wait

Oct 11 2019
Homebridge

U.S. bond yields and home loan rates ticked modestly higher this week as the world watches the U.S. and China have their first serious talk since July. There is a growing sentiment that... »
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Slowing but Growing

Oct 4 2019
Homebridge

Recession fears were back in full swing this past week, thanks to the weakest manufacturing report since June 2009, which was the last month of the Great Recession. Manufacturing makes up 12% of our... »
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The US Economy Remains “Durable”

Apr 26 2019
Homebridge

Good news is typically bad news for bonds and home loan rates. That has not been the trend of late, and certainly not this past week. Durable Goods Orders is a report which shows... »
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Fed Sparks Economic Reacceleration

Apr 19 2019
Homebridge

The economic data coming out of the US this week showed that not only is a recession highly unlikely anytime soon, but the economy is actually reaccelerating from the slowdown seen last Fall. Back... »
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Let the Good Times Roll

Apr 12 2019
Homebridge

Initial Jobless Claims is a weekly report that tracks how many people have filed for unemployment benefits. It is both a solid gauge on the state of the labor market and economy, and... »
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Yield Curve Inversion Explained

Mar 29 2019
Homebridge

"It's getting better all the time" (The Beatles) That is the best way to describe the current home loan rate environment. This past week we saw mortgage rates experience their largest one-week decline... »
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Thank You, Mr. Powell

Mar 22 2019
Homebridge

The monetary authority of the United States, the Federal Reserve, meets 8 times a year to discuss the economy and adjust monetary policy to promote maximum employment and maintain price stability (inflation). The Fed,... »
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Word of the Day: Complacency

Mar 15 2019
Homebridge

Volatility has disappeared in the financial markets and a sense of calm and complacency has emerged. Why? Well, thanks to the Fed, and to reduced threat of inflation and higher rates, both stocks... »
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Disinflation Washes Up On Our Shores

Mar 8 2019
Homebridge

“It's a small world after all.” If inflation moves lower — or is expected to move lower — rates must go lower as well. That's the situation right now. The financial markets and interest... »
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U.S. Economy Showing Solid Growth

Mar 1 2019
Homebridge

This past week, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported the U.S. economy, as defined by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), grew at a 2.6% rate in the fourth quarter of 2018. Economists and... »
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Patience is a Virtue

Feb 22 2019
Homebridge

"All we need is just a little patience…" (Guns N' Roses) The highlight of this past week was the Fed Minutes from the January Fed meeting. The minutes are a detailed record of... »
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“Whatever you are, be a good one.”

Feb 15 2019
Homebridge

Presidents Day is a time to honor our past presidents. We look to Abraham Lincoln’s quote as it resonates with our mission as a company. Simply put: do as best as you can,... »
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Canary in the Coal Mine

Feb 15 2019
Homebridge

"Only got twenty dollars in my pocket…" (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis) The financial markets are sensing that the predicted government shutdown and protracted trade war with China will be averted. This is good news... »
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Issues in Europe Affect Our Markets

Feb 8 2019
Homebridge

Bad news is good news for the U.S. bond market and rates. This past week, bad news by way of worse-than-expected economic numbers in Europe cast a dark shadow on the financial markets.... »
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Rates Improve on Mixed Economic News

Feb 2 2019
Homebridge

The Fed met this past week. As expected, they didn’t hike rates and the Fed Statement was very “dovish,” suggesting that rate hikes will be off the table for most, if not all,... »
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A Booming Economy Sees Rates Climb

Jan 26 2019
Homebridge

Despite bond-friendly news with the unresolved US/China trade relations and the ongoing government shutdown, rates actually touched 2019 highs midweek — this as stocks continue to move higher. Home loan rates have been on... »
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Opposing Forces Keep Rates Steady

Jan 12 2019
Homebridge

“We are good where we stand right now.” (Fed President James Bullard — January 10, 2019) Stocks continued to react positively to Fed Chair Powell’s Jan 4th speech, where he essentially said, “we... »
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Good News for the Start of the New Year

Jan 5 2019
Homebridge

“Workin’ for a Livin’.” (Huey Lewis and the News) iPhone maker Apple, was a downer this week as the company announced a surprise weak sales and earnings forecast for the first quarter of... »
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Happy New Year!

Jan 1 2019
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The Santa Claus Rally

Dec 22 2018
Homebridge

It was all about the Fed this past week. On Wednesday, they hiked the Fed Funds Rate by 25 basis points (0.25 percent). That rate affects short-term loans like auto and credit cards... »
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Electrical Safety Tips During the Holidays

Dec 21 2018
Brandy Whitmire

Electrical Safety Tips During the Holidays Decorating your home is one of the most enjoyable parts of the holiday season. Because electricity is involved with so many holiday decorations, it's important you follow a... »
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Looking to take your listing photos to the next level?

Dec 21 2018
Brandy Whitmire

Looking to take your listing photos to the next level? You know the listing basics: great photos, highlight the strongest features, talk about amenities… this isn’t your first rodeo. Unfortunately, there are a lot... »
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Home Maintenance You Should Be Doing Monthly

Dec 21 2018
Brandy Whitmire

HOME MAINTENANCE YOU SHOULD BE DOING MONTHLY According to NerdWallet, nearly half of homeowners cite unexpected home repairs as a source of anxiety. And no wonder — surprise repairs can be costly, and they also seem... »
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Great Environment for Home Buyers

Dec 15 2018
Homebridge

“It’s a tug of war, we expected more.” (Paul McCartney) Home loan rates bounced around this week due to volatility in the U.S. Bond market, but went into the weekend still near three-month... »
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