Afraid of a Mortgage? How Gen Z Buyers in St. Louis Can Move Forward With Confidence

Illustration of a young St. Louis first-time home buyer weighing a budget checklist against a small starter home.

Most young renters feel overwhelmed by homebuying, and many worry about being taken advantage of. Here’s what’s behind it and how St. Louis first-time buyers can buy with confidence.

Mortgage Rates Fall Despite Hot Inflation: What St. Louis Buyers Should Know

Illustration of money rotating from tech stocks into bonds, pushing yields and mortgage rates lower for St. Louis home buyers.

A hot wholesale inflation report should have pushed rates higher, but mortgage rates fell instead. Here’s why, and what it means for St. Louis home buyers.

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are Where They Are Right Now for St. Louis Buyers

Mortgage rates track the 10-year Treasury yield plus a spread that’s now nearly back to normal. Here’s what that means for St. Louis buyers waiting for rates to drop.

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