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Feb
05
2025

Thinking About Moving in 2025? Here’s How to Make It Happen!
A new survey shows that 35% of Americans are planning to move in 2025—but studies suggest that only 8-9% will actually follow through. Why? Life gets busy, and planning a move can feel overwhelming. But with the right preparation and guidance, you can turn your dream move into...

Feb
03
2025

How to launch and finance a home rebuild after LA County wildfires
By Jeff Lazerson | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | February 3, 2025 Article originally posted in Orange County Register on January 30, 2025 Homeowners will need a heap of intestinal fortitude should they decide to rebuild a home burned to ash by the Los Angeles...

Jan
29
2025

How the Latest Executive Order and Mortgage Rates Impact Homebuyers in 2025
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at tackling inflation, with a major focus on reducing housing costs and increasing affordable home availability. While these policy changes are designed to ease the burden of rising home prices, mortgage...

Jan
27
2025

How to find a down payment to buy a replacement home after LA County fires
By Jeff Lazerson | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | January 27, 2025 Article originally posted in Orange County Register on January 23, 2025 This column goes out to anyone who has lost a home to a natural disaster. My heart goes out to the thousands of people in Los...

Jan
20
2025

Celebrating American Resilience: A Look at Recent Mortgage Rate Trends
Celebrating American Resilience: A Look at Recent Mortgage Rate Trends As we embrace the spirit of unity and progress this Inauguration Day, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the resilience of the American housing market. Recent movements in mortgage rates highlight the dynamic...

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