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Want to stay up-to-date on the latest news related to home buying, mortgages, and the real estate market? We’ve got you covered. Here you can keep up with information and regulations that may affect your homebuying process, mortgage or refinancing options, as well as the overall homebuying experience.

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Here's How We Helped This First-Time Homebuyer Save $43,000

Thanks to a competitive rate Max received from Own Up, he was able to secure a loan with a significantly lower interest rate than the one he was offered by his original agent-recom...

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Why This Own Up Advisor Dedicated His Career To Transparency

We sat down with Own Up advisor, Ethan Bernstein, to share some of his wisdom and insight on standing up for consumers.

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The Impending Housing Crisis and Why the US Government Will Need to Bailout the Mortgage Industry...Again

There are many segments of the economy that are coming under fire as society continues to deal with the disruption caused by COVID-19, but none are bigger or more important to the ...

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Here's How We Helped This First-Time Homebuyer Save $43,000

Thanks to a competitive rate Max received from Own Up, he was able to secure a loan with a significantly lower interest rate than the one he was offered by his original agent-recommended lender.

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Why This Own Up Advisor Dedicated His Career To Transparency

We sat down with Own Up advisor, Ethan Bernstein, to share some of his wisdom and insight on standing up for consumers.

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The Impending Housing Crisis and Why the US Government Will Need to Bailout the Mortgage Industry...Again

There are many segments of the economy that are coming under fire as society continues to deal with the disruption caused by COVID-19, but none are bigger or more important to the US economy than the housing industry, which is exactly why the government is going to need to save it from collapsing.

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Should I buy a house during a pandemic?

Google searches for 'Should I buy a house?' recently reached an all-time high. Here’s a framework to help think through this important decision:

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Q&A: How Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim Sees Boston’s Housing Market

Read how Councilor Zakim is laser-focused on empowering people in communities across Massachusetts to take ownership over their housing and neighborhoods.

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How the COVID-19 Crisis is Bringing FHA and VA Loans to a Grinding Halt

Interest rates on FHA and VA loans are getting higher, and are harder to qualify for, even as rates for other borrowers are near all-time lows.

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For Vets Seeking Home Loans, the Covid-19 Economy is Making It Harder

While it’s always important for veterans to shop for a mortgage, it’s especially important to do so during the current economic crisis caused by COVID-19.

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Co-founder and CEO Patrick Boyaggi Shares the Benefits of Own Up on the Creating Wealth Podcast

Our co-founder and CEO Patrick Boyaggio was recently interviewed by Jason Hartman from the Creating Wealth podcast where he discussed how Own Up helps consumers create the best financial outcome for themselves during the mortgage process.

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Announcing Own Up

RateGravity is becoming Own Up. We’re thrilled to announce our new name and excited to continue serving homebuyers with a new brand that better represents our company’s values and mission.

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An Interview With Keller Williams Andover CEO Michael Hvizda

As with superheroes, an agent’s origin story often tells of struggle that led to growth. We recently spoke with Michael Hvizda, the CEO of Keller Williams Andover, about his entrepreneurial beginnings, including the failures that enabled him to thrive.