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Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: Nesting Mode and Big Week Ahead for Rates

Jul 28, 2025

It was quiet this past week here. The drama was muted for a change. Opal didn’t roll in anything foul and require a bath. Wilson hunted quietly from his perch on the back of the living room couch.Full Story

Cowen's Corner - Mortgage Market Update: Cape Cod Surprises and Market Stability

Jul 21, 2025

Greetings from Cape Cod! There is so much I could say about this week. But here is a PSA for you. The next time you complain about traffic in the DC metro area, drive to / through NYC.Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: College Rent Chaos Meets Mortgage Wins

Jul 14, 2025

I realized last week that I might be in the wrong business. I should own apartment complexes in college towns, like Blacksburg. Brendan has to move off campus this fall, so we signed a lease that starts August 1. But when you really dig into the lease, the move-in date is listed as August 22.Full Story

Financial Fitness Boot Camp by BCT Wealth Advisors

Jul 11, 2025

If we’re being honest, we know that regular check-ins on your financial health are about as thrilling as a high-intensity workout after an extended vacation (held bright and early on a Monday morning). To ease the pain of this process, BCT Wealth Advisors is taking on the heavy lifting. These boot camp-inspired tips will help you build the financial muscle to manage anything that comes your way. Full Story

Cowen's Corner-Mortgage Market Update: What Do Turtles & Rates Have in Common?

Jun 30, 2025

So much I could lead with this week. Opal rolled in more crap, and this time it was on my watch. Wilson found more than 10 turtles on our hike in the woods yesterday. Young Cowen had his first action of the summer last night, but the highlight was that more than 10 players and coaches got tossed from the game. It was more like a hockey game than a baseball game.Full Story