{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Market Update: Rates Are Moving\u2026 Now What?","description":" \ud83d\udcde Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/blitton\/  \ud83d\udcf2 Text \u201cLEND\u201d to 21000 to schedule a free 15\u2013minute consultation Mortgage rates are back in the spotlight as we head into the spring housing market, and recent movement has caught a lot of buyers off guard. Rates don\u2019t move in a straight line, and outside factors can shift things quickly. Bill sheds light on what\u2019s driving current rate changes, why locking in your rate matters more than ever, and how economic factors play a role. You\u2019ll also hear a realistic outlook for where rates could go next, and why waiting for the \u201cperfect\u201d rate can backfire. Here\u2019s what we discuss in this episode:  \ud83c\udfe1 Spring Market Trends: Buyer activity remains strong despite rising rates  \ud83d\udd12 Locking Your Rate: Protects against increases while allowing potential float-down  \ud83d\udcca Economic Signals: Inflation, oil, and global events are driving rate movement  \ud83d\udcbc Job Market Impact: Strong employment can keep rates higher longer  \ud83d\udcc9 Rate Outlook: Long-term trend may improve, but short-term uncertainty remains &amp;nbsp; CONTACT: Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/blitton\/ Visit the Smart Mortgage Show website for more podcasts, videos and mortgage info: https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/ Call: 484-352-4151.  Check us out on YouTube: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3KbUxAF ","author_name":"Smart Mortgage Show with Bill Litton","author_url":"https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40667435\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40667435"}