Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their most recent Jobs Report. The report revealed that the economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. That’s a devastating number and dramatically impacts those households that lost a source of income. However, we need to give it some … [Read more...] about What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market
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Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?
Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of this year. Many hopeful homebuyers are now wondering if they should put their plans on hold and wait for the lowest rates … [Read more...] about Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?
Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]
There are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for your loan at the closing table. … [Read more...] about Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]
Why Right Now May Be the Time to Sell Your House
The housing market made an incredible recovery in 2020 and is now positioned for an even stronger year in 2021. Record-low mortgage interest rates are a driving factor in this continued momentum, with average rates hovering at historic all-time lows. … [Read more...] about Why Right Now May Be the Time to Sell Your House
Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures?
At the onset of the economic disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, the government quickly put into place forbearance plans to allow homeowners to remain in their homes without making their monthly mortgage payments. Today, almost three million households are actively in a forbearance plan. … [Read more...] about Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures?