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The COVID-19 Housing Market is Better than the Great Recession Market

The COVID-19 Housing Market is Better than the Great Recession Market

Coronavirus shutdowns have spooked many homebuyers and sellers out of the market for now. Millions of homeowners have applied for mortgage forbearance in fear they will be unable to make their payments due to unemployment. Lenders have been concerned abou

May 13, 2020 |

How Long Does a Pre-Approval Letter Last?

How Long Does a Pre-Approval Letter Last?

Getting pre-approved before shopping for a new home is a smart idea, but what if you don’t find the right home quickly? How long does that pre-approval last? Pre-approval Defined Before going out with a real estate agent to look for the perfect pr

May 06, 2020 | Purchasing a Home Preapproval

4 Refinancing Mistakes to Avoid

4 Refinancing Mistakes to Avoid

Mortgage interest rates have been low for several years and have recently fallen near record-lows. While it is a great time to refinance your home loan, there are several mistakes to be sure to avoid during the process. Mistake #1 - Assuming You Can

Apr 29, 2020 | Refinancing a Home

What You Need to Know About Mortgage Forbearance

What You Need to Know About Mortgage Forbearance

If you are one of the 22 million Americans who have filed for coronavirus-related unemployment in the past few weeks, you may also be wondering if you are going to be able to make your mortgage payments. If your income has vanished or been reduced due to

Apr 22, 2020 | Mortgage Advice Credit

How To Get Help If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage

How To Get Help If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage

With the coronavirus spreading across the nation, many people have lost income as companies have temporarily closed their doors to stop the contagion. If your income has been disrupted and you do not think you’ll be able to make your mortgage paymen

Apr 15, 2020 | Mortgage Advice

How to Buy a Home During COVID-19

How to Buy a Home During COVID-19

With most of the country on shelter-in-place orders due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, the homebuying process has undergone plenty of changes for those still looking to get into a home of their own. Buyers, sellers and real estate agents have had

Apr 08, 2020 | Purchasing a Home

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