🏡 What to Expect Next in Your Home Loan Journey

🏡 What to Expect Next in Your Home Loan Journey

Austen Smith
Published on: 09/10/2025

We discuss the steps of the home buying journey

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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Reshapes Real Estate (And What It Means for You)

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Reshapes Real Estate (And What It Means for You)

Austen Smith
Published on: 22/07/2025

Discover how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act impacts taxes, homeownership, and real estate investing—with major benefits for buyers, sellers, and pros.

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Rates, Recession, and Real Estate: What’s Really Going On With the Market?

Rates, Recession, and Real Estate: What’s Really Going On With the Market?

Austen Smith
Published on: 05/04/2025

Wondering what’s really going on with the housing market? This post breaks down how tariffs and recession fears impact mortgage rates, why waiting to buy could cost more later, and what rising competition could mean for today’s homebuyers and agents.

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Who Has Your Back? The Fiduciary Responsibility of Mortgage Brokers vs. Lenders

Who Has Your Back? The Fiduciary Responsibility of Mortgage Brokers vs. Lenders

Austen Smith
Published on: 05/03/2025

When you’re getting a mortgage, you have two main options for who to work with: a mortgage broker or a mortgage lender. While both help borrowers secure home financing, there’s a key difference in who they ultimately work for.

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