First-Time Home Buyer Programs Minnesota | Mark Merry

Buying your first home in Minnesota is one of the most exciting financial decisions you’ll ever make — and one of the most overwhelming. Between saving for a down payment, understanding loan types, and navigating the approval process, it’s easy to feel like the finish line keeps moving. The good news? Minnesota has some of…

The Federal Reserve wrapped up its April 29th meeting with a decision that surprised no one — and yet carries real implications for anyone buying, selling, or refinancing a home in Scottsdale right now. Rates are on hold. Again. The FOMC voted to keep the federal funds rate at 3.5%–3.75%, marking the third consecutive meeting…

If you’ve been watching mortgage rates lately, you know it’s been a volatile few months. Rates briefly dipped below 6% in late February — the lowest in over three years — and then climbed back up just as quickly. As of today, the 30-year fixed rate is sitting around 6.38%, and the picture ahead is…

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