Why Mortgage Rates Jumped Again and How Prepared Buyers Are Turning Volatility Into Opportunity

Why Mortgage Rates Jumped Again and How Prepared Buyers Are Turning Volatility Into Opportunity

Erein Trawick
Published on: 12/05/2026

Rates dipped then climbed again. Erein Trawick explains how to be ready when the window opens.

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The Fed Held Rates Steady for the Third Time and Here Is What It Means for Your Mortgage

The Fed Held Rates Steady for the Third Time and Here Is What It Means for Your Mortgage

Erein Trawick
Published on: 12/05/2026

Fed stable, no June meeting. Erein Trawick explains what prepared buyers should do now.

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How the Conflict With Iran Is Affecting Your Mortgage Rate and What Smart Buyers Are Doing About It

How the Conflict With Iran Is Affecting Your Mortgage Rate and What Smart Buyers Are Doing About It

Erein Trawick
Published on: 03/04/2026

The connection between what is happening overseas and your monthly mortgage payment is more direct than most buyers realize. Erein Trawick explains the chain reaction from oil prices to bond yields to your housing cost and the strategies that actually work right now.

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Top 3 Things to Look For When Buying a Single-Family Home on Oahu (Plus 1 Major Red Flag)

Top 3 Things to Look For When Buying a Single-Family Home on Oahu (Plus 1 Major Red Flag)

Erein Trawick
Published on: 22/02/2026

Buying a single-family home on Oahu is different. Here are the top three things to prioritize: land square footage, rental income potential, and view, plus a foundation red flag to watch for.

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