What Sign-On money looks like in 2023

By working as your agent, we can help you evaluate, and obtain higher offers than you would on your own.  Here’s how… We know what lenders look at, the algorithms they use, and priorities they place on skillsets, that factor into formulating sign-on money.  It’s a highly variable offer climate, so we’ll give you some…

MMG Weekly: Happy Independence Day

A Look into the Markets Independence Day, also called the 4th of July, is the United States celebration of nationhood. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. In 1870, the U.S. Congress made July 4th a federal holiday. In 1941, the provision was expanded to grant a paid holiday…

MMG Weekly: Canada Surprises Markets

A Look into the Markets This past week interest rates ticked higher in response to a surprise rate hike from above our Northern border. Let’s discuss what happened and talk about the big week ahead. “Well Surprise, Surprise, Come on Open your Eyes” – Surprise, Surprise by Bruce Springsteen Oh Canada As the saying goes,…

MMG Weekly: May Ends with Rate Relief

A Look into the Markets This past week interest rates moved lower on optimism the debt ceiling will be lifted and on surprisingly low inflation out of Europe. Let’s discuss what happened and investigate the week ahead. “Get back, get back / Get back to where you once belonged” by The Beatles Debt Ceiling Fix…

MMG Weekly: Debt Ceiling Impacting Rates

A Look into the Markets This past week interest rates ticked higher in response to the still unresolved debt ceiling debate. Let’s look at what happened this week and discuss events to watch for in the week ahead. “So, we put our hands up like the ceiling can’t hold us”- Can’t Hold Us by Macklemore…

MMG Weekly: Inflation Continues To Ease

A Look into the Markets This past week mortgage rates held near the best levels of the last several months in response to the lowest inflation reading in two years. Let’s discuss what happened and have a look at next week. “Lighten up while you still can. Don’t even try to understand”. Take it Easy…

MMG Weekly: Fed Hikes Rates For Tenth Time

A Look into the Markets This past week the Federal Reserve raised rates for the 10th time in a little over a year. Let’s discuss what happened as we await yet another Fed rate hike next Wednesday. “Was it something I said or something I did? Did the words not come out right?” Every Rose…

MMG Weekly: New Home Sales Grow As Economy Slows

A Look into the Markets Home loan rates continue to stabilize ahead of next week’s Fed Meeting. Let’s discuss what happened this week as we await yet another Fed rate hike next Wednesday. “Little Pink Houses for You and Me”… Little Pink Houses by John Mellencamp. New Home Sales Soared In March Housing continues to…