Chimney Rock Mortgage

06/01/2026

Most loan officers with an audience aren't the problem. The system behind them is. 📲

If you're active online but the leads aren't converting the way they should, the missing piece is usually infrastructure, not content.

The right tech, marketing tools, and systems turn visibility into closed loans without adding more to your plate.

Reach out and I'll walk you through how it works.
https://myoc.io/Start

05/30/2026

Rates gave back some ground this week. Here's what drove it.
The week opened on an optimistic note. Peace deal hopes with Iran lifted markets early, oil pulled back, and bonds improved. That tone held through Wednesday.
Then Thursday changed the mood. GDP came in softer than expected. Inflation data for April showed prices still running higher than hoped. New home sales dropped. Jobless claims ticked up. The market absorbed a lot at once, and rates reflected it.
The takeaway isn't doom and gloom. It's that the path to lower rates runs through cooler inflation. That story is still playing out, and every data release moves the needle.
If you're watching rates and wondering when to move, let's talk through the numbers. 📊

05/29/2026

Down Payment Assistance 101 🤓💰 Don't let down payment stand in your way of homeownership! There are many programs available (especially for first time homebuyers) that help cover the initial costs of buying a home. Not sure where to start? Send me a message 💬

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05/27/2026

Congrats to Katie DeBill, Managing Broker "At Home in Spokane" Your Spokane Realtor for this pending home sale.

This stunning 5,347 sq. ft. rancher with full daylight walkout basement was completely remodeled in 2019 and offers upscale living at every turn. Featuring solid oak hardwoods, a chef’s kitchen with quartz slab counters & stainless appliances, and a formal living room with gas fireplace. This one-...

05/27/2026

5.0 star review received on Experience.com for Mike Hogan by Patricia L W - Mike goes above and beyond, and is extremely knowledgeable. This is the second time he's worked on a house purchase with me and I'd definitely use him again !

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05/27/2026

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05/26/2026

My clients are some of the most considerate people I know. And I need them to stop apologizing 😄 Buying a home is a big deal. Ask every question. Take your time. Text me at night. That's literally what I'm here for.

05/22/2026

Volatility came back this week. Here's what actually happened.

Monday opened with a small improvement, but rates were already sitting at their highest levels since last May.

By Tuesday, global inflation fears and rising oil sent yields higher again. Wednesday gave back a little ground. Friday closed flat, but consumer sentiment dropped to its lowest reading in months and the Iran conflict is still the wild card hanging over everything.

The takeaway: weeks like this are why timing matters. If you're shopping right now, knowing your numbers before you write an offer is what keeps you in control when the market moves.

DM me and let's run yours. 📊
https://myoc.io/Start

05/20/2026

Researchers are baffled. 🛰️

NASA released these satellite images this week and experts believe they may be spelling out a cryptic message.

Swipe to decode it.

(Turns out the universe agrees with us.)

05/19/2026

The videos are informative.