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Why EVERYONE Needs A House as an Inflation Hedge Now More Than Ever!

I often blog about reasons to buy a property, as there are many: (1) avoid rising rents with a fixed housing payment; (2) tax advantages; (3) ability to do what […]

October 24, 2022 2 min read
Why EVERYONE Needs A House as an Inflation Hedge Now More Than Ever!

Why Would a Mortgage Bank BROKER Loans?

There Are Three Primary Channels In Which Consumers Can Garner Mortgage Loans Commercials banks and credit unions (they do commercial loans, offer checking & savings accounts, and do mortgage...

October 21, 2022 3 min read
Why Would a Mortgage Bank BROKER Loans

Lenders Pushing “Stated Income” & 100% Financing; Return of 2008?

A Few More Notes On Rates Dropping By March I got a bit of pushback from yesterday’s blog (Why I Am Convinced Rates Will FALL By March) and I wanted […]

October 20, 2022 3 min read
Lenders Pushing

Why I Am Convinced Rates Will FALL By March

I have myriad acquaintances in the mortgage industry (mortgage bank CEOs even) who insist rates will continue to rise throughout 2023. They tell me I am crazy to think they […]

October 19, 2022 3 min read
Why I Am Convinced Rates Will FALL By March

The Beauty of BUYDOWNS – To Lower Payments & Save Deals

In Friday’s blog, I explained why ARMs are NOT the solution for payment relief (because ARM rates are so close to 30-year rates) in today’s high-rate world. BUT – there […]

October 17, 2022 3 min read
The Beauty of BUYDOWNS – To Lower Payments & Save Deals

Why ARM Rates Are So Close to 30-Year Rates

Apparently, in 2002, it was “Hot In Herre” – or at least it was according to Nelly. I, however, had no idea because I had never heard the song, and […]

October 14, 2022 3 min read
Why ARM Rates Are So Close to 30-Year Rates

Inflation RED HOT! Rates WAY UP! Relief On The Way?

Today’s inflation report (Consumer Price Index/CPI) came in much hotter than expected and rates shot through the roof in response. BUT – as Barry Habib (of MBS Highway fame) has […]

October 13, 2022 2 min read

Fed Chair Bernanke Wins Nobel Prize for Agreeing With Nobel Prize Committee

Dr. Prescribes Steroid And Heroin For My Son! In 2003, my son was not performing well at all – socially, academically, or athletically – so I took him to the […]

October 12, 2022 4 min read
Fed Chair Bernanke Wins Nobel Prize for Agreeing With Nobel Prize Committee

More Home Equity Line Info

Last week I wrote a blog asking If Home Equity Lines Were Still A Thing? I asked because Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) rates are so much higher, and […]

October 10, 2022 3 min read
More Home Equity Line Info

Credit Bureaus Sell Your Info, But You Can Stop Them (& Avoid Getting Pummeled)

Scariest Thing That Ever Happened To Me! We occasionally apply for mortgages with online lenders to see what their process is like, and holy smokes, is it terrifying! I applied […]

October 7, 2022 2 min read
Credit Bureaus Sell Your Info, But You Can Stop Them (& Avoid Getting Pummeled)

The Housing Market Is Most Definitely NOT Frozen!

America’s housing market did not fully bottom out until 2012 – a full four years after the 2008 mortgage meltdown. But, here is what is interesting: even when the market […]

October 6, 2022 2 min read
Total Number of Existing Home Sales Annually _Graph 10.6.22

Are Home Equity Lines (HELOCs) Still A Thing?

The Prime Rate today is 6.25% – a full 3% higher than where it was last year at this time. Prime Rate is the rate that commercial banks charge their […]

October 5, 2022 2 min read
Are Home Equity Lines (HELOCs) Still A Thing?

Jumbo Loan vs Second Mortgage

There are a few differences between a jumbo loan and a second mortgage. Understanding these loans can help you decide which is right for you.

October 5, 2022 6 min read

How Does A Rent Back Work; Owner Occupancy Rules

In the fast-moving world of real estate, oftentimes, homebuyers find that the timing doesn’t always align with moving schedules. Oftentimes the sellers may still be trying to find their dream home...

October 4, 2022 4 min read
How Does A Rent Back Work; Owner Occupancy Rules
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