Austin Lampson

Jan 23, 2025 | independent.com | Austin Lampson

Financial Self-Care Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference By Austin Lampson Thu Jan 23, 2025 | 12:01am Add to Favorites Credit: Curva Design - stock.adobe.com The start of the New Year is always a time of reinvigoration, change, prioritization, and reflection. For many, our focus is on health changes and big goals. For some, that health change may be just as much for their pocketbook as the number on the scale. And while as a state we will continue to see many changes as a result of recent...

Nov 27, 2024 | independent.com | Austin Lampson

‘Tis the Season of Giving … Carefully The Dos and Don’ts of ‘Gifts’ in Lending By Austin Lampson Wed Nov 27, 2024 | 12:01am Add to Favorites Credit: Rawpixel.com - stock.adobe.com Ah, November: the month of gratitude, giving, and the one that kicks off extra gifting. While it is well-known that our community has a high price tag for housing expenses, what is not so known are the different ways gifts are treated in lending. In my almost 30 years of experience, we’ve come across some creative...

Sep 19, 2024 | independent.com | Austin Lampson |Caitlin Scialla |Aidan Kenney |Margaux Lovely

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Aug 22, 2024 | independent.com | Austin Lampson |Jean Yamamura |Rebecca Horrigan |Jackson Friedman

No Easy Answers When It Comes to Rates Dropping Rates Not Always What They Seem By Austin Lampson Thu Aug 22, 2024 | 12:58am Add to Favorites Credit: Pinklife - stock.adobe.com Anyone who pays attention to financial news knows that mortgage rates recently dropped. If we were to believe the cold calls, mass-marketing texts, and pop-up ads, you would think that it’s all down from here. Yet the markets laugh at marketers all the time, and the truth is a bit more volatile than that. Let’s dissect...

Jul 25, 2024 | independent.com | Austin Lampson |Mark Alvarado |Margaux Lovely |Ryan Cruz

True #Hacks in Today’s Market By Austin Lampson Thu Jul 25, 2024 | 12:01am Add to Favorites Architect designing a model house on blueprints, surrounded by coins, ruler, and drawing tools, symbolizing real estate planning. | Credit: tashechka - stock.adobe.com When it comes to real estate, it seems like there is always a story. Barbie finds dream home in Super Bowl TV commercial! Buy Sunset and flip your way to millions! Home remodel for less than your grocery bill! Rates plummet! Rates...