If mortgage rates have felt like they were climbing a staircase lately, this week finally delivered a small step in the other direction. For the week ending August 13, 2026, Freddie Mac reported: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage: 6.67% 15-year fixed-rate mortgage:…
Mortgage rates have reached their highest level in more than a year, and yes, that can make the homebuying process feel a little less exciting. As of August 6, 2026, Freddie Mac reported that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate…
If you are stepping into the housing market this year, whether you are hunting for a charming suburban home in Columbus, Ohio, or looking to refinance your current property, you have probably debated where to get your mortgage. Do you…
If you’ve ever tried to buy an investment property while self-employed, running your own business, or aggressively writing off expenses on your tax returns, you’ve probably hit the traditional mortgage brick wall. Traditional lenders love neat little stacks of W-2s,…
Welcome back to your weekly update! I’m your guide through the ever-shifting landscape of the mortgage world, and if you’ve been watching the news lately, you know it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. I like to think of myself…
Welcome back to your weekly update! I’m your guide through the ever-shifting landscape of the mortgage world, and if you’ve been watching the news lately, you know it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. I like to think of myself…
If you’ve ever scrolled through real estate listings and thought, "I should buy a duplex," you’re onto something. In the world of real estate investing, the 2–4 unit property is often called the "Goldilocks" zone. It’s bigger than a single-family…
Let’s be real: nobody wakes up on a Monday morning and says, “Gosh, I really hope I can spend the next forty-five days drowning in paperwork and paying more interest than I have to!” If you’re like most of the…
So, you’ve decided to buy a home. Congratulations! You’ve probably already spent late nights scrolling through listings, imagining where your couch will go, and debating whether that mid-century modern fixer-upper in German Village is a "fun project" or a "money…
If you are a veteran or an active-duty service member living in a beautiful home in Columbus, Ohio, you already know that your VA loan is one of the best perks of your service. But did you know there is…
