{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"July Market Update: Why Rates Are Stuck Right Now","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 may not be where buyers want them, but stability in the market is creating a clearer path for smart decision-making. In this July market update, Bill breaks down where 30-year fixed rates stand, why inflation and the 10-year Treasury continue to drive mortgage pricing, and what buyers should understand before sitting on the sidelines. He also explains why trying to perfectly time the market can backfire, and why buying when the payment works may still be the better long-term move. Here\u2019s what we discuss in this episode:  \ud83c\udfe0 Rate Reality: Stability is the current story.  \ud83d\udcc9 Market Drivers: Inflation and Treasuries matter.  \u23f3 Timing Risk: Waiting may cost more.  \ud83d\udd01 Refi Potential: Buy now, refinance later.  \ud83d\udcca Buyer Strategy: Focus on payment fit. CONTACT: Schedule a time to meet with Bill here:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/calendly.com\/blitton\/ Visit the Smart Mortgage Show website for more podcasts, videos and mortgage info:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/ Call: 484-352-4151. Check us out on YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3KbUxAF &amp;nbsp; ","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\/41993695\/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\/41993695"}