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08/14/2025

Mortgage Rate Update: The average 30-year fixed ticked down to 6.58% this week (-0.05 pts). Why the dip? July hiring cooled, and prior months were revised way down, which nudged bond yields lower—and mortgage rates tend to follow.

Reality check: inflation is still sticky, so don’t expect an elevator ride to 4%… but this gives customers a little more breathing room. If a move is on your 2025 to-do list, now’s a smart time to get pre-approved and be ready to pounce if rates wiggle again.

Want a quick game plan? Send me a DM. No pressure, just facts and options.

Source: Freddie Mac; BLS. Rates are averages, not a quote. Equal Housing Opportunity.

07/18/2025

Wishing the happiest birthday to the one and only Colleen Brown!

Your energy. Your heart. Your hustle. All one of a kind. You show up with purpose and joy every single day, and it's impossible not to feel inspired when you're around.

You don’t just help people find houses. You help them find home. And that's something truly worth celebrating.

Here’s to more wins, more laughter, and more unforgettable moments this year. Have the best day, Colleen. You’ve earned it.

Colleen Brown Realtor

07/17/2025

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is sitting at 6.75% this week. That's a slight +0.03% uptick from last week, but still -0.02% lower than this time last year.

While the headlines may change, one thing stays constant: real estate is still about strategy, not timing. Let’s talk about your goals and how to make today’s market work for you.

💬 Have questions? Send a DM and let's chat!

07/04/2025

🎆 America is our home. 🏡 Not just a place on a map, but a promise—a patchwork of people, stories, and dreams stitched together by hope and heart. Some of us were born here, others came with courage in our veins and generations on our shoulders. But all of us share something sacred: this land we now call home.

It’s in the backyard barbecues, the porchlight left on, the neighbors who become family, and the freedom to build a life we love. It’s in the joy of belonging, of becoming, of building something worth holding onto.

We celebrate joy.
The joy of freedom.
The joy of possibility.
The joy of a country that opens its doors and says—you’re home.

From your CENTURY 21® Edge family—Happy 4th of July. 🇺🇸✨

04/21/2025

Today, the world has lost a moral giant. Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88—and though he has left this world, the legacy he leaves behind will echo through history.

He was not just the head of the Catholic Church—he was a revolutionary of grace. A voice for the voiceless. A defender of the poor, the outcast, the immigrant, the refugee, the sick, and the forgotten. He led not with grandeur or judgment, but with mercy. With gentleness. With clarity. And with tremendous courage.

From the very beginning of his papacy, he broke molds. He refused the lavish trappings of power and chose simplicity. He preached that the Church should be “a field hospital after battle,” a place of healing for the brokenhearted. He reminded the world—over and over again—that faith must be lived through action, not just doctrine.

He built bridges where others demanded walls. He welcomed migrants when the world turned them away. He embraced the LGBTQ+ community with compassion and dignity, urging the Church to recognize the humanity in every person. He asked us all—Catholic or not—to stop excluding, judging, and fearing, and to start loving, listening, and serving.

He wasn’t afraid to speak truth to power, even when it was unpopular. Especially when it was unpopular. He challenged world leaders on issues of human rights, climate change, and economic injustice. He stood firmly for peace, for equity, and for the care of our common home.

Pope Francis was a rare kind of leader—one who made you believe that the world could, and should, be better. He made millions feel seen, loved, and valued, just as they are. He showed us that holiness isn't about separation from the world—it’s about engaging with it fully, messily, and with your whole heart.

Whether you shared his faith or not, Pope Francis offered something universal: the call to see each other more clearly, to love more boldly, and to act more justly.
His passing is not just a loss for the Church—it’s a loss for humanity.
May his soul rest in the eternal peace he gave so freely to others.

May we honor his life by continuing the work of healing, inclusion, and love he so fearlessly began.

Thank you, Pope Francis.

01/16/2025

📈 Mortgage rates have increased for the fifth straight week, hitting 7.04%—the highest since May 2024. The economy's continued strength is a key driver behind this rise.

While higher rates may impact monthly payments, real estate remains a strong investment for long-term wealth building. Partner with a CENTURY 21 Edge agent to navigate today’s market confidently.

07/05/2023

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07/04/2023

Here's to a fun and festive !

07/03/2023

Not sure why your rates change? Find out here.

Your home insurance rates can fluctuate for several reasons. Understanding why homeowners insurance rates change can help you take steps to reduce your out-of-pocket costs.