Exciting news for families looking for a great place to call home! Columbia, Maryland has been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Raise a Family" and ranks high among the "Best Places to Live in the U.S." In fact, Columbia proudly holds the 13th spot on both ...

According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), First Republic Bank has become the third major US bank to fail in recent months. In response, JPMorgan Chase will be taking over “all of the deposits and substantially all of the assets” of the troubled bank.

The FDIC noted that JPMorgan ...

Headline Confusion: Mortgage Changes Explained

The new information about mortgage pricing is confusing to experts in the field, let alone the public.  I personally do not agree with what Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are doing.  I do not think it is in the best interest of the ...

As a homeowner, you could potentially save big on property taxes by taking advantage of a homestead tax exemption. These exemptions vary by state, but they typically benefit homeowners who live in the property they own. Are you curious about homestead tax exemptions and how to apply for them? Keep ...

The intersection of cryptocurrency and real estate is an exciting space that has gained increasing attention over the years. While real estate has traditionally been a slow-moving and opaque industry, the emergence of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies has opened up new opportunities for investors and homebuyers alike. In this blog ...

New home sales rose in February for the 3rd month in a row.

New homes continued to rise in February, jumping 1.1% from January to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 640,000 homes, according to data published on Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD.  On ...

Despite facing significant market volatility, mortgage bond prices remained almost unchanged by the end of the week. There was a considerable amount of selling at the start of the week as investors anticipated the expected Fed rate hike. As anticipated, the Fed raised rates by 25 basis points, resulting in ...

The Federal Reserve policymakers approved a 25 basis point rate hike to a target range of 4.75 percent to 5 percent in their campaign to combat inflation. The Fed also announced that it will continue to reduce support for mortgage markets during the pandemic by letting $35 billion in ...

Mortgage rates dropped slightly last week as mortgage applications rose.  This is a good sign that more Buyers are entering the marketplace this Spring.  Although the numbers are down from the same time last year, this is good to see as the weather in our area is improving ...

Over the weekend, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, the second and third-largest banks to ever fail, experienced a bank run, leading to their failures. While both banks are large, they are not deeply interconnected with the market, which is a relief for regulators. However, the failure posed a risk ...