Mortgages & refinancing
The 0.5% Rate Spike: Why First‑Time Buyers Shouldn’t Hibernate This Spring
Picture the mortgage market as a thermostat: when the dial nudges up just half a degree, the whole house feels the heat. In April 2024 the average 30-year fixed rate crept from 6.4% to 6.9%, and the ripple-effect on buying power is anything but subtle. Below we unpack