The coronavirus is fast-forwarding some of the real estate trends that were developing over the last few years. Let’s take a look at the trends that are taking hold are
Things to think about and questions to ask before jumping into forbearance
It’s not just a matter of taking the government up on its offer to postpone your mortgage payment. Doing so may find you in a murkier place than simply feeling
Closing escrow during the pandemic: the new normal
Congratulations, home seller. You were able to find a buyer during these crazy times. Closing escrow, however, is a little different than it once was.
Realtor.com’s Erica Sweeney speaks of how
The skilled trades: careers that are in demand and offer a great future
If you or your nearly grown offspring are looking for solid work, good money and a great future, look no further than the skilled trades. Why? Because the skilled trades
Millennials lead record FICO score boom
At a certain point you become an adult and things like credit scores matter. Well, 2019 was the year FICO scores hit a record high, mostly driven by millennials who
Texas housing market has another record-breaking year
For the fifth consecutive year, the Texas housing market broke records when it came to number of homes sold and median price, according to the 2019 Texas Real Estate Year
Even with higher home prices, it’s a great time to buy
Despite all the news about real estate inventory being low and prices consistently inching up, it’s still a great time to buy a home, according to a recent report by
Construction trades push jobs numbers higher
Jobs are on the rise, thanks in large part to a boost in the construction industry.
The latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics indicates that nonfarm
Mortgage Market Update – February 4, 2019
This week mortgage rates are looking fairly unchanged but high volatility could be on the horizon. Before we dive into our latest Mortgage Market Update, let’s review the basics of
Mortgage rates have fared better than anyone expected
Mortgage rates appear to have fared unexpectedly well for the previous year. Reflecting back on 2019, it’s clear that last year’s mortgage market was the best since the height of