In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history.1 And while many Americans have rushed to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, others question the hype. Are today’s rates truly a bargain?   While average mortgage rates have drifted between 4% and 5% in recent years, they haven’t always been so low. Freddie Mac began tracking 30-year mortgage rates in 1971. At that time, the national average was 7.31%.2 As the rate of inflation sta... read more

Part business and part advocacy, the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professional (NAGLREP) is a non-profit organization founded by Jeff Berger. With more than 2,100 members, the business sector of the NAGLREP shares a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) allied REALTOR® referral network. Additionally, they provide services to over 75,000 LGBT and non LGBT home buyers and sellers. This growing network also includes mortgage professionals, title agents, insurance agents, commercial agen... read more