{"podcast":{"title":"The Educated HomeBuyer | First Time Home Buyer Tips, Mortgage Rates & Housing Market Updates","slug":"the-educated-homebuyer-first-time-home-buyer-tips-mortgage-rates-housing-market-updates-5050192","podcast_index_feed_id":5050192,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/8568bb9c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.TheEducatedHomeBuyer.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/22282335/22282335-1719263121637-914cbe106d481.jpg","author":"Josh Lewis & Jeb Smith | Real Estate, Mortgage & Housing Market Experts","episode_count":427,"summary":"Buying a home is the biggest financial decision of your life — and most buyers do it without a real guide. Certified Mortgage Consultant Josh Lewis (NMLS 234220) and Licensed Real Estate Broker Jeb Smith break down mortgage rates, FHA & conventional loans, down payment strategies, credit scores, pre-approval, affordability, and housing market trends — in plain English, with no fluff and no agenda. Whether you're a first-time home buyer or making your next move, this show gives you the education, strategies, and frameworks to buy right, borrow smart, and build wealth through homeownership.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-educated-homebuyer-first-time-home-buyer-tips-mortgage-rates-housing-market-updates-5050192"},"episode":{"title":"Market Update: Mortgage Rates DROP With Cease Fire (Will It Last?)","slug":"market-update-mortgage-rates-drop-with-cease-fire-will-it-last","published_at":"2026-04-09T20:54:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-educated-homebuyer-first-time-home-buyer-tips-mortgage-rates-housing-market-updates-5050192/market-update-mortgage-rates-drop-with-cease-fire-will-it-last","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-educated-homebuyer-first-time-home-buyer-tips-mortgage-rates-housing-market-updates-5050192","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theeducatedhomebuyer/episodes/Market-Update-Mortgage-Rates-DROP-With-Cease-Fire-Will-It-Last-e3hm58q","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/8568bb9c/podcast/play/118215386/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-9%2F421751512-44100-2-4aeb6cd8f135b.mp3","summary":"Mortgage rates just dropped following news of a ceasefire—but will it actually last? In this episode of The Educated Homebuyer , we break down what’s really happening in the market right now and what it means for you if you’re thinking about buying a home in 2026. From bond market volatility to inflation trends and oil price impacts, we connect the dots so you can understand why mortgage rates move—and what could happen next. We also dive into: Why today’s rate drop didn’t stick (and what caused it) How global events like oil supply disruptions affect mortgage rates What inflation data is signaling for future interest rates Whether now is the right time to buy—or wait What smart homebuyers should be watching in the weeks ahead If you’re feeling confused by headlines or unsure how to time your home purchase, this episode gives you a clear, data-driven perspective so you can make confident decisions. 🎯 Ready to take the next step? ➡️ FREE Online Workshop – Your Guide to Buying a Home in 2026 Learn the exact step-by-step plan to buy smart in today’s market: https://www.theeducatedhomebuyer.com/workshop ✅ Ready to become a homeowner? Start your stress-free journey today: http://www.theeducatedhomebuyer.com/start","meta_description":"Mortgage rates just dropped following news of a ceasefire—but will it actually last? In this episode of The Educated Homebuyer , we break down what’s real…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3515,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-educated-homebuyer-first-time-home-buyer-tips-mortgage-rates-housing-market-updates-5050192/episodes/market-update-mortgage-rates-drop-with-cease-fire-will-it-last/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-educated-homebuyer-first-time-home-buyer-tips-mortgage-rates-housing-market-updates-5050192/market-update-mortgage-rates-drop-with-cease-fire-will-it-last.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}