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Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Baseball Regionals and a Better Week for Rates

Jun 01, 2026

Greetings from Casa de Cowen. The kids have been home for a little over a week, and they are already tired of eating chicken. I get it. It can get boring, and since I am the chef of the house, I tend to fall into routines with recipes. That said, it is mi casa, and I have offered multiple times to let either of them jump in and cook. Strangely, there have been no takers. You cannot have it both ways.​Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Charlotte Traffic and a Market Driven by Headlines

May 26, 2026

Greetings from Casa de Cowen. Had a good, quick trip to Charlotte midweek for the ACC Baseball Tournament. A couple of observations. Traffic in that city during rush hour is unfathomable. Atlanta is close, but wow. It was brutal. Generally, I have a pretty good sense of direction, but it still took me a while to get around, which certainly did not help.Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Back on I-81 and Watching Rates Move Higher

May 18, 2026

Greetings from Blacksburg. It occurred to me on the drive down last Friday that I had not traveled I-81 since Brendan transferred to Virginia. I am not going to lie, I did not miss that trip, and I do not think I will be making it very often. Two hours is much better than four hours, and Route 29 beats I-81 every single time. Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Burpees, Buyer Conversations, and a Market Full of Surprises

May 12, 2026

Greetings from Casa de Cowen. Ten years ago this past weekend, I made the regrettable decision to do one burpee for every year I had been alive, with the goal of finishing in 10 minutes or less. I do not remember what random city I was in with Brendan for baseball, but I do remember having an adult beverage last Friday night and getting bullied into doing it.Full Story

7 Points When Buying or Selling a Business

May 12, 2026

This Small Business Month, Potomac Bank is proud to continue sharing practical insights and real-world perspectives for current and future business owners across our communities.Full Story