Tag Archive for: congress

Government Shutdowns – Much Ado About Very Little; The Impact of Shutdowns!

It looks like we averted another government shutdown at the 11th hour over the weekend. While shutdowns do impact people within the government, they do not actually impact the rest of us that much. The media like to make a big deal of out shutdowns because their biggest impact is often making one of the political parties look worse in the eyes of voters, and thus impacting elections.Read More

Inflation DOWN; Rates UP; What Gives? Housing Inventory Still Tight

15 Degrees Last Night in Austin, TX This has nothing to do with mortgages, but I have to share it because I find it so interesting.  Austin saw a low […]Read More

What Does Trump’s Win Mean for Mortgages and Markets?

Rates went up with news of Trump’s victory. The markets believe that a GOP controlled White House and congress will foster a more hawkish Fed (more willing to raise rates) and a tighter […]Read More