Why Mortgage Rates Started Climbing Again After Coming Down and What to Do About It Right Now

Why Mortgage Rates Started Climbing Again After Coming Down and What to Do About It Right Now

Dave Weston
Published on: 04/08/2026

Middle East tensions push oil and rates higher. Dave Weston explains why your estimate may have changed.

Mortgage
Making More Money Does Not Automatically Make Life Easier and Here Is the Choice That Changes Everything

Making More Money Does Not Automatically Make Life Easier and Here Is the Choice That Changes Everything

Dave Weston
Published on: 03/08/2026

Every raise gives you a choice: buy more or build more. Dave Weston explains which one changes your future.

Mortgage
How Does a Loan Officer Actually Get Paid and Why the Answer Matters More Than Most Buyers Realize

How Does a Loan Officer Actually Get Paid and Why the Answer Matters More Than Most Buyers Realize

Dave Weston
Published on: 31/07/2026

Not paid by rate, program, or fees. Dave Weston at Hallmark explains exactly how loan officer pay works.

Mortgage
New Home Starts Rose Home Values Climbed and Here Is What the Housing Market Actually Did This Week

New Home Starts Rose Home Values Climbed and Here Is What the Housing Market Actually Did This Week

Dave Weston
Published on: 31/07/2026

New starts up, values up 3%, $15K equity gain on $500K home. Dave Weston breaks down the real market news.

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