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10/30/2026

Rent or Buy a Home in 2026? Why the Monthly Payment Isn’t the Whole Story

If you’re renting and wondering whether it’s finally time to buy a home, you’re not alone. And here’s something you may not expect to hear from a mortgage lender: sometimes renting is the smarter financial decision—at least for now. The important question isn’t simply, “Is my mortgage payment lower than my rent?” It’s whether buying makes sense for your budget, your savings, and how long you plan to stay.Why More Americans Are Choosing to Rent…...

If you’re renting and wondering whether it’s finally time to buy a home, you’re not alone. And here’s something you may not expect to hear from a mortgage lender: sometimes renting is the smar…

10/29/2026

The Fed Held Interest Rates Steady. Will Mortgage Rates Drop for Homebuyers?

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard that the Federal Reserve just made another interest-rate decision. Naturally, the next question is: What does that mean for my mortgage? On October 28, 2026, the Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest-rate target at 3.75%–4.00%. But that doesn’t mean mortgage rates are frozen—or that your lender will offer you a rate within that range....

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard that the Federal Reserve just made another interest-rate decision. Naturally, the next question is: What does that mean for my mortgage…

09/30/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for Matthew Duran by Tara C - I truly cannot say enough good things about Matthew and the entire team at Movement Mortgage! As first-time homebuyers, we were already overwhelmed by the process, and after spending weeks waiting and getting nowhere with another lender, we were feeling incredibly discouraged. Switching to Movement Mortgage was hands down one of the best decisions we made throughout our homebuying journey!
From the very beginning, Matthew and his team made the entire process feel so much easier. They were knowledgeable, responsive, patient, and always willing to answer our questions. They kept everything moving, communicated with us every step of the way, and took so much stress off our shoulders during what could have been an incredibly overwhelming experience.
After all the frustration we experienced with our previous lender, the difference was truly night and day. We went from feeling like we were getting nowhere to finally feeling confident and excited about purchasing our first home.
We are SO incredibly grateful to Matthew and everyone who helped make this happen. They truly saved the day for us, and we couldn’t be happier to finally be homeowners! I would recommend Matthew and Movement Mortgage to absolutely anyone, especially first-time homebuyers. Thank you for helping us make this dream a reality!

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09/23/2026

4.87 star review received on Experience.com for Matthew Duran by Sebastian Y - Easy to work with and very straightforward lending process. Keeps a good line of communication and requests documentation timely. Documentation was accurate

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09/18/2026

The competition is changing. 🏡
With new restrictions on large corporate investors, everyday buyers may have more room to compete.

What does this mean for your home search? Let’s talk!

09/18/2026

A lot of investors assume their loan has strings attached when it comes to how they use the property. With Investor Plus, that's
not the case.
👀 Can I put less than 20% down? Yes.
🤔 Can I use it as a short-term rental? Yes.
🤝 Is mortgage insurance required? Not on single-unit properties.
Investor Plus was built for the way investors actually want to operate. Let's talk about whether it's a fit for what you're planning.
Note: Qualification is required. Additional restrictions apply. Program rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without
notice.

09/17/2026

Motivated sellers may be willing to negotiate more than price. 🏡
Think closing costs, rate buydowns, or a flexible timeline.

The key? A prepared buyer knows how to structure the deal.

Reach out and let’s talk! 📲

09/16/2026

Class is in session! 📚🏡
Starter-home inventory is up 4.5% year over year, which means more options for some buyers. 👏

Curious what’s available in your price range? Let’s talk!