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3 March 2026

Why Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Is the First Step to Buying a Home

  Why Get Pre-Approved Before Buying a Home? If you’ve decided now is the time to take the plunge into homeownership, your very first step should be getting pre-approved for a mortgage . A mortgage pre-approval gives you clarity, confidence, and a competitive edge in today’s market. Before you start touring homes, it’s important to understand what you can comfortably afford and what your monthly payment will likely look like. What Is a Mortgage Pre-Approval? A pre-approval means a lender reviews your income, assets, and credit and determines how much you’re qualified to borrow — subject to certain conditions....

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27 February 2026

MarketMinute | How did rates impact mortgage apps?

  The labor market continues to show resilience. Jobless claims came in lower than expected last week, indicating layoffs remain relatively low. Consumer confidence was better than expected in February, though the share of consumers viewing jobs as "hard to get" reached a 5-year high.  The prospect of being replaced by AI is leading higher income workers to stay in their jobs longer, reports CNBC. ICE reports home prices grew 0.5% in January, a slight slowdown from 2025’s...

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20 February 2026

MarketMinute | Housing Starts Rebound

Last week's initial jobless claims saw the biggest drop since November, coming in at 206K and pointing to labor market stabilization. Fed meeting minutes showed many officials were worried more about inflation than the labor market, making a cut in March unlikely.  The U.S. trade deficit widened to $70.3 billion in December, marking one of the largest annual gaps on record.     Pending home sales continued to slide in January. Improving affordability was not enough to...

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18 February 2026

Buying a Home? Get Your Finances in Order First

  Buying a Home? Get Your Finances In Order First When you’re preparing to buy a new home, it’s critical to review your personal finances and start saving as much as possible. But you don’t need to become a full-fledged accountant to save more and spend more wisely. In addition to creating a budget you follow every week or month, take a look at the ideas below to help you prepare financially for buying a home. Get your debts under control. Pay down credit cards, student and auto loans, and other lines of credit. If you have many different debts, consider consolidating them into one monthly payment. Be sure to learn about the...

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13 February 2026

MarketMinute | Jobs Stay Strong & Housing Slows

The Commerce Department reported a stall in retail sales growth for December, after a 0.6% increase in November. The BLS January jobs report showed a resilient labor market, with stronger-than-expected job creation and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.  However, revisions to past data showed 1.5 million jobs created in 2024, rather than the 2 million reported, and only 181,000 added in 2025. Purchase mortgage applications were 4% higher year over year, though down 2% for the week....

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