17 Sep The Pros and Cons: How Rising Rates Affect Affordability and Homeownership
Mortgage rates have had a roller coaster ride this last year....
20 Aug The Forbearance Period Extended to September 2021. What Does it Mean for You When It Ends?
Many homeowners have struggled with paying their monthly mortgage payments since the start of the pandemic. The FHA provided a new extension that pushed the expiration date to the end of September....
22 Jul What is the Secret to Competing Against All-Cash Offers? Getting Pre-Approved May Not Be Enough
There is no denying that we are in a purchase market, unlike anything we have seen before. The competition is so high it is more important than ever to stay focused and intentional when entering the market....
22 Jun Real Estate Remains Top Investment for Eighth Year in a Row
At 41 percent, real estate has been named the best long-term investment. This is the eighth year in a row that real estate beat stocks, bonds, and even gold in a survey created by Gallup....
20 May How Much House Can You Really Afford?
Buyers are experiencing the most heated competition in real estate in almost ten years. If you are planning to enter the market, it is a must to be prepared for the bidding wars you’ll encounter. ...
15 Apr How the Changes in Rates Impact the 2021 Housing Market
With recent changes in mortgage rates, it's important to understand how these factors can impact your future purchase or sale of a property. ...
11 Mar Mortgage Rates are Rising! What Does That Mean For You?
As experts predicted, mortgage rates are increasing. In order to understand what this means for you, it's important to first know why rates are projected to increase. At the end of February, mortgage rates hit well over three percent. What is happening?...
19 Feb Why it’s a Good Idea to Work with Your Lender if you are on a Forbearance Plan
As of September 2020, CNBC reported that 26 percent of Americans took advantage of payment deferment plans. As of late, almost 4 million homeowners have left the home mortgage forbearance program....
14 Jan The Future of Mortgage Rates and Home Prices
After a historic year for the mortgage industry and high demand, a positive outlook for 2021 real estate remains. There are many factors to consider, and as Money.com says, expect the unexpected....
10 Dec The FHFA and FHA Set New Increasing Loan Limits for 2021
Both the FHFA and FHA announced loan limits will be increasing starting first of the year. What does this new limit mean for prospective home buyers and home owners?...