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🏡 Mortgage Rates Could Drop in 2025 & 2026 — But Don’t Expect Much Movement This Year
Fannie Mae forecasts lower mortgage rates ahead — yet expects only one Fed rate cut in 2025. In hopeful news for homebuyers and...

Neil Caron
Apr 22 min read


🏠 2025 Outlook: Homebuying May Get Easier as Prices and Rates Settle
More inventory, slower price growth, and stabilizing rates could make it easier to reach the finish line. 🏁 Market Trends | Real Estate...

Neil Caron
Apr 12 min read


NAMB Advocates for Fair Access to Home Loans — What You Need to Know
At ReadySetLoan , we’re committed to keeping you informed about important changes that could impact your path to homeownership. Today, we...

Neil Caron
Apr 12 min read


Should You Wait for a Recession to Buy a Home? The Truth Might Surprise You
Published by ReadySetLoan | March 25, 2025 With mortgage rates dipping but home prices still sky-high, some hopeful buyers are asking the...

Neil Caron
Mar 263 min read


🏡 Best Week to Sell Your Home in 2025: April 13–19
If you're thinking about selling your home this year, now’s the time to get ready. According to national data, the week of April 13–19,...

Neil Caron
Mar 262 min read


Skipping the MLS Cost Home Sellers Over $1 Billion — Especially in Communities of Color
🏁 At ReadySetLoan , we believe every homeowner deserves a fair shot at the finish line. But a new study from Zillow reveals that some...

Neil Caron
Mar 252 min read


🏠 February New Home Sales Dip, But Market Still Holds Steady
Insights from ReadySetLoan : Your Guide Through Every Market Shift New home sales may have taken a breather in February, but according to...

Neil Caron
Mar 252 min read


Has Public Etiquette Taken a Wrong Turn? Nearly Half of Americans Think So
In the race of social etiquette, it seems many Americans believe we’ve fallen behind. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that...

Neil Caron
Mar 202 min read


Mortgage Demand for New Homes Declines 6.9% Year Over Year
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that mortgage applications for new-home purchases dropped 6.9% compared to February of...

Neil Caron
Mar 202 min read


ReadySetLoan Downgrades Its 2025 Home Price Forecast
The housing market forecast just took another dip! Zillow’s latest projection now estimates home prices will rise by only +0.8% from...

Neil Caron
Mar 192 min read


The "Secret" Mortgage Blacklist: Why Some Condos Are Unsellable
The Unexpected Roadblock for Condo Owners Imagine being steps away from closing on the sale of your condo—only to hit an invisible wall....

Neil Caron
Mar 193 min read


America’s Top 1% Could Buy Nearly Every Home in the U.S.—Without a Mortgage
The gap between the wealthiest Americans and everyday homebuyers continues to grow. A new Redfin analysis reveals that the top 1% of...

Neil Caron
Mar 182 min read


First-Time Homebuyer’s Playbook: How to Navigate the US Housing Market and Achieve the American Dream
Buying a home is a major milestone in life, but the path to homeownership is filled with challenges—rising prices, stubborn mortgage...

Neil Caron
Mar 173 min read


Mortgage Rates Likely to Hold Steady at 6.5% or Higher Over the Next Two Years
Fannie Mae Expects Home Sales to Improve in 2025, But Still Lag Behind 2019 Levels 🏡 Mortgage rates are pacing steadily toward the...

Neil Caron
Mar 172 min read


Are Down Payments and Closing Costs Holding You Back? You're Not Alone!
For 4 in 5 aspiring homeowners , the biggest hurdle to crossing the homeownership finish line isn’t finding the perfect home—it’s saving...

Neil Caron
Mar 141 min read


Black First-Time Buyers Led the 2024 Housing Market
A new study from ReadySetLoan found that 62% of Black homebuyers in 2024 purchased their first home , a figure just shy of the record...

Neil Caron
Mar 141 min read


**Hartford Tops the Charts Again: The Hottest Real Estate Market in the U.S.**
Hartford, Connecticut, has once again been recognized as the nation's hottest real estate market , according to Realtor.com 's February...

Neil Caron
Mar 132 min read


Could Homebuyers Find Bargains This Spring?
The spring housing market is still stretching its legs, but could there be opportunities for savvy buyers? According to recent data, the...

Neil Caron
Mar 132 min read


🏡 Market Snout-Out: How Mexico Tariffs Could Squeeze Your Wallet 🐷💸
The latest 25% tariff on Mexican imports is set to make waves in American households—and your grocery bill might be one of the first...

Neil Caron
Mar 122 min read


Midwest, Northeast Housing Markets Stay Hot Despite National Cooldown 🏡🔥
While the broader U.S. housing market is showing signs of slowing, ReadySetLoan has been tracking a continued surge in demand across...

Neil Caron
Mar 111 min read
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