Before rates even come up, I hear these questions every single time š
And honestlyā¦ they matter just as much (if not more).
š¦Buying a home is bigger than just chasing the lowest rate.
š¦Does it even make sense to buy right now, or should I wait?
š¦How much cash do I really need upfront?
š¦Can I still compete without waiving everything?
š¦Whatās my monthly payment going to feel likeānot just qualify for?
These questions matter before the rate ever does. Strategy First. Rate Second.
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Thereās a lot of mortgage advice onlineābut very little of it is personalized.
Buying a home isnāt about chasing the lowest rate headline. Itās about structure, strategy, and certainty.
If you want guidance tailored to your situation, Iām always happy to be a resource.
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The housing market isnāt broken ā itās noisy. š„
Headlines sell fear. Data tells the story.
People donāt buy homes because the market is perfect.
They buy because life happens.
If youāre wondering how todayās market applies to you, letās talk.
John Degenhardt, Sr. Mortgage Advisor, MJW Mortgage. NMLS #1752337 #199907
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Weād been putting off an NYC holiday trip for yearsāand yet it still exceeded our expectations. Iconic views, Christmas lights everywhere, an hour-and-a-half wait for hot chocolate, and standing in the most iconic tourist spot in the world: the Rockefeller Tree in December š
To cap it all off, the trip couldnāt have ended any better than the Hoosiers shocking the world.
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Thinking about buying a home in 2026?
Open a HYSA, stack $190/week with your partner, and youāre on track to close next summer.
Simple plan. Serious results. š
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Everyoneās talking about the 50-year mortgage like itās the answer to affordabilityā¦
Itās not. Itās a distraction.
Stretching debt over half a century doesnāt make homes affordable ā it just makes debt permanent.
We donāt need longer loansā¦ we need smarter solutions.
ā Stop punishing first-time buyers with junk fees.
ā Stop Wall Street and foreign investors from hoarding inventory.
ā Reimagine down-payment assistance.
Forget 50-year mortgages ā the dream of homeownership shouldnāt take half a lifetime to reach.
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