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7% and Rising – Why This Scary Number May Be the Best Time to Buy

September 18, 2026 jayizso Best Time to Buy a Home, Mortgage Rate Increase

Today on Real Estate Right Now, we’re tackling the number everyone’s talking about — and nobody’s happy to see. Mortgage rates just crossed 7% for the first time in over a year, capping four straight weeks of increases. My guest is Paul Fitts, senior lending officer at Advantage Lending, and he’s here because he’s been in this business long enough to know that headlines and opportunity are two very different things. If your gut reaction to “7%” is to freeze, this episode is for you — because we’re flipping the script on what this number actually means for you as a buyer. Let’s be straight about the facts first. The[…]

Fix Your Credit, Find Your Home: Smart Steps to Get Mortgage-Ready

May 29, 2025 jayizso Fixing Your Credit

Real Estate Right Now goes live from the Linda Craft Team Studios with a truly eye-opening episode you can’t afford to miss. Host Jay Izso is joined by Senior Lending Officer Paul Fitts of Advantage Lending to tackle a topic that hits home for millions: credit repair. If you’ve ever wondered how your credit score impacts your ability to buy a home—or if you’ve been denied before—this episode will give you the tools to turn your finances around. Buying a home is one of life’s biggest financial decisions, but many potential buyers hit a wall because of poor credit. Paul Fitts brings decades of lending experience to the table and[…]