Over the last week, many clients and agents have been inquiring about the concept of a “50-year mortgage” following President Trump’s mention of it in a recent interview. Whenever something new hits the headlines, buyers start wondering if it’s the magic solution that will finally make homeownership affordable.   Let me be very clear: This […]

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Your sacrifice and dedication make the freedoms we enjoy possible. From all of us at Augusta Financial, thank you for your service and for continuing to strengthen the communities in which we live.As a small way to give back, we […]

Let’s face it, today’s buyers aren’t buying a price. They’re buying a payment. That’s where the focus is right now. It’s not about whether the home is $600,000 or $750,000, it’s about: “What can I afford each month without changing my lifestyle?” And that’s what I am hoping you can see as a Real Estate […]

There’s something we’re missing in this business right now, and it’s not leads, listings, or rates. It’s a connection.   Too much of what we do has become texting and emailing, and not enough is face-to-face. That includes us as lenders, too. Sure, you can push a button and find a lender or Realtor on […]

Yesterday, the Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates by .25%, a move many had been expecting. But the bigger story came when Chairman Jerome Powell made it clear that the rate track ahead is not set in stone. He said: “A further reduction of the policy rate at the December meeting is not a foregone […]