RICHARD THURMAN

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10 Steps to Buying a Home This Summer

10 Steps to Buying a Home This Summer

Summer is one of the busiest times of year to buy a home. Longer days, school breaks, and new listings can make it feel like the ideal season to start your search. It can also bring more competition, faster-moving listings, and added pressure to make quic

Jul 15, 2026 | Purchasing a Home

How Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Work: A Complete Guide

How Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Work: A Complete Guide

Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) can be a practical option for homebuyers who want lower initial payments and flexibility in the early years of a loan. However, because the interest rate can change over time, it is important to understand exactly how an A

Jun 10, 2026 | Purchasing a Home

How the Federal Reserve Impacts Mortgage Rates

How the Federal Reserve Impacts Mortgage Rates

Interest rates don’t move randomly—and they don’t exist in a vacuum. Behind the scenes, the Federal Reserve plays a central role in shaping the cost of borrowing across the economy, including mortgage rates. Understanding how this works

Jun 03, 2026 | Interest Rates

Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest? How to Make the Right Financial Move

Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest? How to Make the Right Financial Move

When you come into extra cash—whether it’s a bonus, tax refund, or unexpected windfall—you’re faced with a critical financial decision: should you pay down your mortgage or invest for future growth? The answer depends on your goals

May 26, 2026 | Refinancing a Home

How Adjustable-Rate Loans Work and When They Make Sense

How Adjustable-Rate Loans Work and When They Make Sense

Adjustable-rate mortgages don’t have to feel unpredictable. At their core, they’re simply loans with two phases: a fixed-rate period followed by periodic adjustments based on market conditions. Understanding how those pieces fit together can

May 19, 2026 | Purchasing a Home

8 Smart Questions to Ask Before Refinancing Your Mortgage

8 Smart Questions to Ask Before Refinancing Your Mortgage

Refinancing your mortgage can be a powerful financial move, but only if you understand the full picture before signing on the dotted line. With interest rates and loan options constantly changing, asking the right questions is essential to making a smart

May 12, 2026 | Refinancing a Home