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Nathan Lester
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Mortgage Broker – licensed in Texas, Florida.

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Refinancing an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage into a Fixed-Rate Loan
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Refinancing an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage to Fixed Rate
Learn when and how to refinance an adjustable-rate mortgage into a fixed-rate loan, including costs, timing, and qualification requirements.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Gen Z optimistic about homeownership in 2026 amid rising demand for cheaper homes, smaller deposits and higher LTVs
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Gen Z optimistic about homeownership in 2026 amid rising demand for cheaper homes, smaller deposits and higher LTVs | Barclays
Barclays’ latest Property Insights report suggests that traditional barriers to homeownership are easing.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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2026 Home Buyer Report – 48% of Prospective Buyers Will Use A
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2026 Home Buyer Report – 48% of Prospective Buyers Will Use AI - NerdWallet
Around 1 in 7 Americans hope to buy a home soon and many plan to use AI in the process, NerdWallet’s annual home buyer survey finds.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Is Your Fixer-Upper a Mistake? 1 in 5 U.S. Homeowners Said Yes
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Fixer-Upper vs. Move-In Ready: 1 in 5 Regret DIY Approach
Is a fixer-upper or move-in ready home better? A recent Hippo survey reveals why the fixer-upper dream is fading, as well as its impact on the housing market.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Texas Attached Homes Draw Investor Focus as Pricing and Rent Trends Diverge
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Texas Attached Homes Draw Investor Focus as Pricing and Rent Trends Diverge - ProgramBusiness | Where insurance industry clicks
Detached homes in Texas are cooling at a pace that Cotality characterizes as manageable. Attached homes, including condominiums
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January 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Coldwell Banker Global Luxury 2026 Trend Report: Gen X, Millennials to Inherit $2.4 Trillion in U.S. Real Estate Wealth Over the Next 10 Years

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Coldwell Banker Global Luxury 2026 Trend Report: Gen X, Millennials to Inherit $2.4 Trillion in U.S. Real Estate Wealth Over the Next 10 Years
/PRNewswire/ -- Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, today released the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program's 2026 Trend Report, which finds that Gen X and...
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January 16, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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NewRez to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum & stablecoins for mortgage asset qualification
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NewRez to Accept Bitcoin, Ethereum & Stablecoins for Mortgage Qualification in 2026
NewRez will begin accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins for mortgage qualification starting February 2026, marking a major shift in crypto-backed home financing.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Mortgage Rates Forecast 2026: Is Your Wallet About to Catch a Break?
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Mortgage Rates Forecast 2026: Is Your Wallet About to Catch a Break?
Get the latest forecast for mortgage rates over the next 90 days in early 2026. Understand key factors, expert predictions, and strategies for buyers & refinancers.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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Florida Had the Most Foreclosures in the U.S. in 2025 as Rates Continue To Rise Across the Nation
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January 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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Why the fix-and-flip sector is poised for a breakout in 2026
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Why the fix-and-flip sector is poised for a breakout in 2026
Improving capital availability, easing inventory constraints, and structural cost advantages are setting the stage for a fix-and-flip resurgence as the housing market moves into 2026
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January 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Christie’s Opens Bitcoin & Crypto Real Estate Division For Luxury Housing Market
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Christie’s Opens Bitcoin & Crypto Real Estate Division For Luxury Housing Market
Christie’s International Real Estate has launched a division to handle luxury property sales using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as demand for anonymous, bank free transactions grows among wealt...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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Is Your Mortgage Payment Too High? Here’s How to Lower It
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How to Lower Your Mortgage Payment in 2026
Learn practical ways to lower your mortgage payment through refinancing, PMI removal, insurance savings, and tax appeals.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Could More First-time Buyers Make the Math Work in 2026?
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Could More First-time Buyers Make the Math Work in 2026?
After hitting a record low in 2025, first-time home buyers may find a more welcoming housing market in the new year.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Homebuyers are gaining power in the housing market, say 82% of real estate agents
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Homebuyers are gaining power in the housing market, say 82% of real estate agents
That's among U.S. real estate agents surveyed by ResiClub and Zoodealio—and the share is even higher among agents based in the West (90%).
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January 7, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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The Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026 Revealed
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January 7, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Flipped Homes Flop when Mortgage Rates Rise
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Flipped Homes Flop when Mortgage Rates Rise
Renovated homes still get more pageviews per listing and spend less time on the market than other older homes, but this advantage has deteriorated since 2021 as mortgage rates have grown.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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The Real Estate Revolution: Crypto Prediction Markets Are Here
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The Real Estate Revolution: Crypto Prediction Markets Are Here - OneSafe Blog
Discover how the partnership between Polymarket and Parcl is revolutionizing real estate investment through crypto prediction markets, enhancing transparency and engagement.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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What It Would Take To Make the Housing Market Affordable Again in 2026
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January 6, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Housing Market Predictions for 2026 by America’s Leading Economists
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Housing Market Predictions for 2026 by America’s Leading Economists
Expert housing market predictions for 2026: Insights on mortgage rates, inventory, home prices, and affordability from leading economists.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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No W-2. No Tax Returns. Unlimited Properties.
Learn How Smart Real Estate Investors Are Building Wealth with DSCR Loans.
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DSCR Loans for Real Estate Investors Webinar
An In-Depth Webinar for Real Estate Investors on Utilizing DSCR Financing to Maximize Cash Flow, Expand Holdings.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Why 3% Mortgage Rates Won’t Return: The Lock-In Effect and Housing Affordability Crisis
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Why 3% Mortgage Rates Won't Return: The Lock-In Effect and Housing Affordability Crisis - Employment & Business News
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan's statement that 3% mortgage rates suggest something majorly wrong with the economy has sparked debate about whether historically low rates will ever return. Current...
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January 2, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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FHA Compensating Factors: Strengthening Your Loan Application
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Get Approved Despite Credit or Income Challenges
Learn how FHA compensating factors can help you qualify for a home loan despite credit or income challenges. Understand what factors matter most.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Grant Cardone 2026 IPO Vision Signals a New Era for Global Property Investing
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Grant Cardone 2026 IPO Vision Signals a New Era for Global Property Investing
Let’s uncover how Grant Cardone plans to take Bitcoin real estate public in 2026, could crypto-backed property redefine wealth creation?
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December 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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The debt crisis among younger Americans: How it is shaping homeownership — and what lenders can do
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The debt crisis among younger Americans: How it is shaping homeownership — and what lenders can do
Rising student loan and credit card debt are reshaping homeownership for younger Americans, creating new challenges and opportunities for lenders focused on education, trust, and flexible solutions.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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🚀 Buying a home? The mortgage process doesn’t have to be a mystery.
Knowing the steps can save you time, money, and stress 💡
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The Mortgage Loan Process Explained in Simple Steps
The mortgage loan process explained in easy to understand language by Glory Mortgage, LLC
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December 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM