Mortgage Rates Held Steady This Week. Here Is Why That Matters for Homebuyers Right Now.

Mortgage Rates Held Steady This Week. Here Is Why That Matters for Homebuyers Right Now.

Whitney Pauley
Published on: 15/08/2026

July inflation came in exactly as expected, giving the Federal Reserve room to hold rates steady in September. Whitney Pauley, Senior Mortgage Advisor at CrossCountry Mortgage serving the Snoqualmie Valley and greater Seattle area, breaks down what it means for buyers this month.

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How Much Should You Put Down on a $1M Home?

How Much Should You Put Down on a $1M Home?

Whitney Pauley
Published on: 07/04/2026

The real answer — not just "20%.

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