Fannie, Freddie extend COVID-19 forbearance up to 15 months
But the clock still is ticking toward the day when distressed borrowers must resume making mortgage payments. Some form of anxiety, stress, desperation, sadness or panic were in every one of their voices. Financially [...]
Trying to Predict a Housing Crash
Question: Should I worry about a 2021 housing crash? Answer: With so much economic uncertainty in 2020, many people have speculated that the housing market would crash. While that hasn't happened yet, could 2021 [...]
Mortgage News Weekly 2/22/21
In this Issue… A Look Into the Markets Mortgage Market Guide Candlestick Chart Economic Calendar for the Week of February 22 – February 26 A Look Into the Markets Longer-term U.S. interest rates, including home [...]
Caulk: Acrylic or Silicone?
Caulk is a useful product that has a number of applications. It comes in acrylic and silicone options, each of which is designed for specific purposes. Understanding the use for each and how to [...]
2021 Looking to Be a Seller’s Market
2020 was a unique year, to say the least. Although many people struggled with a loss of income and other challenges, the real estate market remained relatively stable across the nation. Although the arrival [...]
As 2021 Unfolds, There Are Three Things to Watch in the Months Ahead
The Fed: The old Wall Street saying, "Don't Fight the Fed" will continue this year after the new asset purchase program began in March of 2020 when COVID-19 spread throughout the U.S. That prompted [...]