The Fed, Recessions & Rates: What History Can Tell Us About What’s Next
TL;DR:The Fed often raises interest rates too far when trying to control inflation. That slows the economy, unemployment rises, and eventually the Fed pivots to cutting rates. When that happens, mortgage rates typically fall about 1 to 1.5 percentage points, creating better opportunities for buyers
Travis Heights: Where Poker Games, Bootleg Tunnels, and “Medicine Water” Built an Austin Icon
TL;DR: Travis Heights started as a high-rolling poker prize and grew into one of Austin’s most fascinating neighborhoods. It’s a place where underground bootlegger tunnels, a “medicine” spring, and a quirky sewage system all played a role in shaping local legend. Today, the area’s historic overlay k
How To Win In A No-Data Market: Mortgage Strategy During a Government Shutdown
TL;DR In a government shutdown, there is no inflation or jobs data to guide the market. That creates volatility, but also opportunity. Mortgage rates may drift slightly lower when traders lack data to fight. If you are working with a great Mortgage Lender, this is a moment to float with discipline,
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