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Recent Episodes

Sept. 15, 2025

EP187 - TRUMP's New Housing Market Plan Is BROKEN

The White House is considering declaring a national housing emergency but will it actually make homes more affordable? In this episode, Jeb Smith and Josh Lewis break down what emergency powers could realistically change, the...

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Sept. 11, 2025

LIVE 09_10_25 - The Buyer's Market Is OVER - Buy NOW or WAIT?

Mortgage demand jumps to the highest level in three years, as interest rates drop sharply. Should you buy now or wait for lower mortgage interest rates? In this LIVE episode we will discuss the current housing market while up...

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Sept. 8, 2025

EP186 - Trump’s Plan to Control the Fed and Cut Interest Rates

President Donald Trump is making moves to reshape the Federal Reserve—and it could mean big changes for mortgage rates. In this episode, we break down how Trump’s potential Fed nominees could influence rate cuts, what it mean...

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Sept. 4, 2025

LIVE 09_03_25 - Do NOT Expect Mortgage Rates To Fall Much More In 2025

Mortgage rates have dipped recently, but don’t expect that trend to continue in 2025. Fannie Mae now projects rates will end the year around 6.5%—barely changed from today. Despite media hype, experts say a real plunge isn’t ...

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Sept. 1, 2025

EP185 - Your Credit Score Just Got a MASSIVE Upgrade

Think your credit score is too low to buy a home? That may be about to change. In this episode, Jeb Smith and Josh Lewis sit down with Anthony Hutchinson of VantageScore to break down a major shift in the mortgage world. For ...

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Aug. 28, 2025

LIVE 05_27_25 - Zillow Changes Course On Home Prices AGAIN

Zillow updated it's housing market forecast projecting that US Home Prices will go up over the next year! Should you buy now or wait? In this LIVE episode we will discuss Zillow's Housing Market Forecast while updating you on...

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Recent Blog Posts

Sept. 9, 2025

TRUMP’s Huge Plan To Lower Mortgage Interest Rates

TRUMP’s Huge Plan To Lower Mortgage Interest Rates Donald Trump has made it clear: he wants lower mortgage rates. With shifts happening inside the Federal Reserve and growing political influence, his strategy could dramatically reshape hous…

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Sept. 9, 2025

NEW VantageScore Credit Model for Mortgages (2025)

NEW VantageScore Credit Score Model Is Coming Soon If you've been told your credit score is too low to buy a home or you’ve been stuck renting because your credit file is too thin, there’s big news: a NEW VantageScore credit score mod…

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Sept. 9, 2025

Lower Rates Will Have a HUGE IMPACT On Home Sales

Lower Rates Will Have a HUGE IMPACT On Home Sales Thinking about buying or selling a home? Lower mortgage rates could be the game changer you’ve been waiting for. In today’s housing market, the difference between a 7% interest rate …

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