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Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Cold Walks, Good Television, and a Steady Market

Jan 26, 2026

Good Morning from Frigid Leesburg, Virginia. The dogs, as usual, simply do not care about the cold and still require a walk. I love the dogs, don’t get me wrong, but some days it feels like staying inside should be an option. Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Time Flies at Casa de Cowen and Notes From the Market

Jan 19, 2026

Time flies. Twenty-two years ago this past Sunday, my first-born, Madison “Monk” Cowen, was born. A year ago today, Cin and I were heading to Arlington to have breakfast with some friends, and her first contraction happened on that trip.Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: From College Chaos to Market Moves

Jan 12, 2026

Serious question. Who had Indiana boat-racing Oregon the other night? I could not believe what I was watching. Should be a good matchup for the natty. I will be rooting for Miami, not because I am a fan of The U, but because we are an ACC family. We will see, but Indiana sure has looked good.Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Starting the New Year at Casa de Cowen

Jan 05, 2026

Greetings from Casa de Cowen and Happy New Year. Cin and I were chatting yesterday. Don’t take this the wrong way, but it is time for the kids to go back to school. Shoes. Laundry. Lights left on everywhere. It is time to get back into a routine. Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Life at Home and Notes From the Mortgage Market

Dec 22, 2025

Both kids are home, and the zoo is back in full swing. On Wednesday, I cleaned the kitchen three, maybe four times. I guess we didn’t teach our kids how to do their own dishes. Parent fail.Full Story