Rent vs Buy Right Now: The Real Numbers That Show Why Buying Builds Wealth and Renting Does Not  Meta Description $1,720 a month

Rent vs Buy Right Now: The Real Numbers That Show Why Buying Builds Wealth and Renting Does Not Meta Description $1,720 a month

Geoff Ricker
Published on: 09/06/2026

$1,720 a month vs rising rent. Geoff Ricker at Bay Capital breaks down the rent vs buy math clearly.

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Mortgage Rates Just Hit a Nine Month High and Here Is What Buyers Need to Know Right Now

Mortgage Rates Just Hit a Nine Month High and Here Is What Buyers Need to Know Right Now

Geoff Ricker
Published on: 19/05/2026

Rates up a quarter percent in one week. Geoff Ricker at Bay Capital explains what to do next.

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Why Mortgage Rates Jumped Again and How Prepared Buyers Are Using the Volatility to Win

Why Mortgage Rates Jumped Again and How Prepared Buyers Are Using the Volatility to Win

Geoff Ricker
Published on: 08/05/2026

Rates dipped then climbed back up. Geoff Ricker explains why and how to be ready to lock.

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The Biggest Mortgage Credit Scoring Change in 30 Years Just Took Effect and It Could Change Everything for You

The Biggest Mortgage Credit Scoring Change in 30 Years Just Took Effect and It Could Change Everything for You

Geoff Ricker
Published on: 08/05/2026

VantageScore 4.0 and FICO 10T are now live. Geoff Ricker explains what changed for buyers.

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