
Is the housing market finally starting to improve? In this episode of The Educated Homebuyer , Jeb Smith and mortgage expert Josh Lewis break down Zillow’s latest housing market forecast and what it means for home prices, aff...
Housing affordability may finally be improving in 2026 — but what does that actually mean for homebuyers? In this episode of The Educated HomeBuyer , Jeb Smith and mortgage expert Josh break down new data suggesting that affo...
Interest Rates just hit a 3.5 year low. Should you refinance now or wait? Are you considering refinancing your current mortgage to pay off debt, lower your mortgage payment, get rid of PMI or just get better loan terms? How d...
Mortgage rates dropped sharply last week but will the trend continue? In this LIVE episode, we’re breaking down what’s really driving mortgage rates, how the latest inflation and jobs data impact the housing market, and what ...
If you’re self-employed and your tax returns show far less income than you actually make, you’ve probably been told you don’t qualify for a mortgage. In this episode, we break down exactly how bank statement loans work, how l...
The Federal Reserve Minutes just released confirmed a divided Fed indicating that further interest rate cuts should be paused for now. Does this mean interest rates won't go down? Could they possibly reverse course? In this...
Is the Housing Market Finally Improving? What California Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2026By Josh Lewis, Certified Mortgage Consultant & Jeb Smith, Huntington Beach Realtor | The Educated Homebuyer Podcast | Episode 212For the past t…
How Bank Statement Loans Work: A Self-Employed Buyer's Guide to Qualifying for a Mortgage in CaliforniaBy Josh Lewis, CMC & Jeb Smith, Huntington Beach RealtorIf you run your own business and have tried to qualify for a home loan recentl…
Mortgage StrategyWhen Should You Refinance Your Mortgage? A Strategic Guide for Homeowners in 2026The Educated Homebuyer | Josh Lewis, Certified Mortgage Consultant & Jeb Smith, Orange County RealtorMortgage rates have just h…