Dallas real estate

Mortgage Report: Military Airstrikes, Jobs Report Could Impact Mortgage Rates

By Joanna England / April 10, 2017 /

Military spending can be a significant buoy to a domestic economy, but a less-than-optimistic jobs report could hamper that growth. What effect will these issues have on mortgage interest rates? Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) shares his opinion in today’s Mortgage Report. You may know him as Bob Johnson, the senior mortgage advisor at Wallick & Volk, the nation’s…

Wondering How to Stage a Home With Pets? Some Extra Planning Pays Off, Says This Dog Trainer

By Joanna England / April 3, 2017 /

By William R. Nadeau Special Contributor As a professional dog trainer, I am often asked for pet advice for all sorts of doggie dilemmas. One question frequently comes up among clients who are selling their homes: “What do I do with my pets if my home has a showing?” Since moving to Dallas, in addition…

Mortgage Report: Healthcare Policy Vote Holds Key to Mortgage Rates

By Joanna England / March 27, 2017 /

What’s bad for the stock market is good for bonds and mortgage rates, says BobMortgage in the latest Mortgage Report brought to you by Wallick & Volk. But what will the stock market do? How much will the fallout of a very crucial healthcare policy vote influence mortgage rates? You may know him as Bob Johnson, the senior mortgage…

Mortgage Report: Fed Rates Surge 25 Points, Should You Buy Now or Wait?

By Joanna England / March 20, 2017 /

Just as expected, the Fed increased interest rates by 25 basis points, says BobMortgage in this week’s Mortgage Report from Wallick & Volk. Will that upset the mortgage market? You may know him as Bob Johnson, the senior mortgage advisor at Wallick & Volk, the nation’s oldest privately-held mortgage company. Bob Johnson has helped more than 25,000 families get…

Mortgage Report: Mortgage-Backed Securities Closed Below Support, But How Did That Impact Rates?

By Leah Shafer / March 14, 2017 /

Last week was a tough one for mortgage-backed securities, and they closed below support, but how did that impact rates? You may know him as Bob Johnson, the senior mortgage advisor at Wallick & Volk, the nation’s oldest privately-held mortgage company. Bob Johnson has helped more than 25,000 families get into the homes of their dreams, in 20…