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![How FHFA Could Lower Mortgage Rates in 2025: A Look at GSE MBS Purchases]()
How FHFA Could Lower Mortgage Rates in 2025: A Look at GSE MBS Purchases
Background A scenario we are prepping for at Tomo is the event of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) stepping into the market to buy Mortgage Backed Securities, causing a sudden drop in mortgage rates this year, in 2025. Such a move could result in a drop in mortgage rates by as much as… Read more
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2025 mortgage interest rate forecast
See how Tomo Mortgage’s head of Capital Markets breaks down the latest mortgage rate forecasts, predictions, and outlooks for 2024. Read more
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![2024 Top 10 Towns in Fairfield County, CT]()
2024 Top 10 Towns in Fairfield County, CT
Fairfield County is an in-demand place to live – see why. Read more
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![2024 Best Private Schools in Fairfield County, CT]()
2024 Best Private Schools in Fairfield County, CT
Fairfield County has 116 private schools. We made it easy for you and narrowed down the best 10. Take a peek. Read more
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Want your kid to get into an Ivy? These Fairfield County schools give them the best chance
Rather than looking at the same standardized test ranking, we wanted to see if some high schools were better than others at getting kids into the… Read more
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![Public vs private high schools in Connecticut: Which is the better value?]()
Public vs private high schools in Connecticut: Which is the better value?
You want your bright, ambitious, kiddo to get into Harvard, right? So what’s the better deal: spend more on a house in an area with top-notch… Read more
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Best Seattle Neighborhoods for Couples without Kids
We researched the best Seattle neighborhoods for DINKS. Find out more… Read more
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![2024 Best Public-School Districts in Fairfield County, CT]()
2024 Best Public-School Districts in Fairfield County, CT
Our local Connecticut writer breaks down the best public-school districts in Fairfield County, CT. Read more
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How to find an assumable mortgage
Think it would be impossible to get a 3% interest rate on your next home? Think again. In this post we’ll explain what an assumable mortgage… Read more
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![A game-changing home search engine]( "A game-changing home search engine")
A game-changing home search engine
AI-powered search, insider equity insights, and negotiation tips give home shoppers an edge in today’s competitive housing market Read more
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![Tomo’s Guide to Home Buying Part 5: How to Get a Mortgage]()
Tomo’s Guide to Home Buying Part 5: How to Get a Mortgage
Applying for a mortgage is a time of both excitement and stress. On one hand, it signifies a significant step toward homeownership, bringing you closer to… Read more
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![Tomo’s Guide to Home Buying Part 4: How to Make an Offer on a House]()
Tomo’s Guide to Home Buying Part 4: How to Make an Offer on a House
When it comes to buying a house, making an offer is a big deal. It’s a mix of excitement and stress… Read more
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![Tomo’s Guide to Home Buying Part 3: Things to Look for When Buying a House]()
Tomo’s Guide to Home Buying Part 3: Things to Look for When Buying a House
The thrill of searching for a new home is an adventure filled with anticipation and excitement. It’s a journey… Read more
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![Tomo’s Guide to Home Buying Part 2: Understanding Mortgage Pre-Approval]()
Tomo’s Guide to Home Buying Part 2: Understanding Mortgage Pre-Approval
If you’ve begun navigating the exciting but often daunting path to homeownership… Read more
