Randy Raven Team - CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC

06/02/2026

When Purchasing a Home in 2026
🏠 Start with a clear budget and stick to it
Assess your monthly income, expenses, and a realistic housing payment target
Include ongoing costs: property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and HOA fees if applicable
💳 Get pre-approved for a mortgage.
Understand what you qualify for and what you’re comfortable borrowing
🗺️ Define your must-haves and nice-to-haves
Location priorities, school districts, commute times, and neighborhood vibe
Number of bedrooms, yard size, and essential features
🔎 Do thorough due diligence on properties
Check recent comparable sales, days on market, and price trends
Inspect for structural issues, roof life, plumbing/electrical concerns
📈 Plan for future value and contingencies
Consider long-term appreciation, resale value, and potential renovations
Build in a buffer for closing costs, moving, and any surprises
To get started send a DM or 📧 [email protected]

05/25/2026

We don’t get to this day by accident.

It exists because others paid for it with everything they had.

So while the world enjoys a long weekend, time with family, and the freedom to simply live without fear…there is a deeper truth underneath it all: none of it is free.

Today we remember the men and women who never came home, and the families who carry that loss every single day.

Raven Group - Homes for Heroes stands in quiet gratitude for the lives given in service to something bigger than themselves.

We don’t take this freedom lightly. We don’t forget who made it possible.

05/23/2026

Happy Memorial Day from The Raven Group - CrossCountry Mortgage. Honoring all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and commitment to our freedom. May your day be blessed with remembrance, gratitude, and peace. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

Mortgage market update 5/20/2026:

Mortgage rates hit a 9-month high due to global uncertainty, oil price spikes, sticky inflation, and expectations of sustained high interest rates. Despite this, buyers adapt by prioritizing affordability or locking in rates with plans to refinance later. Rates may stay in the 6-7% range, potentially dropping if inflation cools and the Fed eases policy. Buyers are advised to consider total homeownership costs, lock or float strategically, and refinance later if rates drop.

05/13/2026

We heard some things and needed to set the record straight.

05/08/2026

This is absolutely amazing 👏

Together we raised $521,377 for the UW Health Kids at the American Family Children’s Hospital Radiothon!

Thank you to every single person who donated, shared a story, tuned in and became a Champion for Kids during the last 3 days.

Because of your generosity, families facing some of the hardest moments of their lives will continue to receive life-changing care, support, and hope close to home at American Family Children's Hospital.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for showing up for these kids and proving once again how incredible this community is.

Special thank you to our sponsors Wings Credit Union, Goodman's Jewelers, Middleton Farmers Co-op, Levy Giving Fund, Randy Raven Team - CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, Bergstrom Automotive, IBEW Local 159, Princeton Club, Crumbl, No Fear Dentistry, Pink Heifer Saloon and Smokehouse, Papa John's Greater Madison Area, The Exteriors Company and Miller & Sons Supermarket - Verona

05/08/2026

Thank you, Heroes! 🌟
Happy Nurses Week to all the wonderful Nurses.

👮‍♀️👩‍⚕️👨‍🚒👨‍🏫 From military personnel to healthcare professionals, emergency service providers, firefighters, law enforcement, and teachers, we salute you for all that you do to make our communities safer and better.

🏡 Did you know that you've earned some incredible cost-saving benefits when purchasing or refinancing a new home? Our average Hero professional has saved over $3,500.00 by utilizing our network of affiliates who are eager to give back to you.

💙 With the Homes for Heroes program, you can unlock these amazing savings on your next home purchase or refinance. Give us a call today to discover how you can benefit from this program and start saving!
608-513-0327
📧 [email protected]
Randy Raven Team - CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC

🙌 We're here to thank our everyday Heroes, one home at a time. Your dedication and service deserve to be rewarded, and we're honored to be a part of making that happen.

📞 Contact us to learn more and let us help you find your dream home while saving big.