Tag Archives: interest rates

Are You Broke Or Stupid?

The title of this post is a bit shocking, no?  I pulled it from an article posted at BusinessWeek.com last week entitled “If You Don’t Buy A House Now, You’re Stupid Or Broke“.  Do I believe you’re broke?  I hope not.  Do I believe you’re stupid?  No, although I’ve certainly been called worse.  Nevertheless, the title still makes you stand up and take notice. Read More

Federal Reserve and What It Means For Interest Rates

Allow me to introduce Brandon Nicely, branch partner in Alcova Mortgage here in Blacksburg.  The mortgage industry is literally changing on a daily – and sometimes hourly basis – and Brandon’s going to be bringing us the straight talk on what’s really going on in the industry, what’s happening with rates, and what to expect going forward.  And we’re going to hold him to every word, it’s as good as gold!  Okay … we’ll give him a little leeway. Read More