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Jun
24
2024

What exactly is an average mortgage rate?
By JEFF LAZERSON | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | June 24, 2024 Article originally posted in Orange County Register on June 20, 2024. A Claremont resident and column reader recently wrote to me, wondering about the real numbers behind mortgage rates. “We...

Jun
19
2024

The Biggest Mistakes Potential Homebuyers are Making Right Now
Homeownership remains a cornerstone of the American dream, but navigating today's market presents unique challenges. With higher mortgage rates, rising home prices, and a limited inventory of homes for sale, buyers must tread carefully. Here are some of the biggest mistakes...

Jun
17
2024

Loan payments for Orange County’s record-high median-price house tops $10,000
A single-family home topping $1.4 million carries a significant mortgage payment when financed By JEFF LAZERSON | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | June 17, 2024 Article originally posted in Orange County Register on June 13, 2024. Southern California home...

Jun
12
2024

Avoid These 5 Expensive Kitchen Mistakes When Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a minefield of hidden costs and unexpected issues, especially in the kitchen. As the heart of the home, the kitchen is where you’ll spend a lot of time, so it’s crucial to ensure it’s in good shape. Here...

Jun
10
2024

Buy now? Wait? What homebuyers are asking in today’s high-price market
By JEFF LAZERSON | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com Article originally posted in Orange County Register on June 6, 2024. What are the most common topics and homebuyer questions I’m being asked in this current market? Here’s a look at my answers. If you...

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