Build-for-rent is a bet on the ‘new normal’ housing market
Demand for build-for-rent homes is growing as the purchase market falters. But success in the space is all about location, location, location.
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Housing Market Tracker: A notable drop in inventory
The housing market saw inventory fall 4% last week and is on the cusp of breaking under 1 million total active listings.
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early is a post from Pocket Your Dollars.
How to Negotiate Buying a House
How to Negotiate Buying a House is a post from Pocket Your Dollars.
A Stressful Week: Moving, Finalizing Mortgage Approval And Two Closings In One Day
Completing the process of moving and closing the sale and purchase of two homes can be quite stressful. Here’s how the process went for us.
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When Should You Lock In A Mortgage Interest Rate? Pros And Cons Of Locking In Your Rate
There are quite a few things to consider when locking an interest rate on a mortgage. Today I thought we’d take a look at when you should lock and what some of the pros and cons of locking your rate are.
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Reverse Mortgage Scams to Watch Out For
A reverse mortgage can provide older homeowners with an additional stream of income in retirement. Reverse mortgages allow eligible homeowners to tap into their equity, without taking a traditional home equity loan. But are reverse mortgages a scam? No, but ⦠Continue reading â
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Pros and Cons of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
With inflation continuing to affect interest rates, homeowners looking for financial relief may turn to their mortgages to help their overall budget. Adjustable-rate mortgages can bring interest rates down to affordable levels for borrowers, making homeownership possible during financially challenging ⦠Continue reading â
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Ellington Financial opens year with $365 million non-QM securitization
During the company’s third-quarter earnings call, Ellington CEO Laurence Penn said that while the performance of its non-QM portfolio remains strong, the company has been “tightening underwriting criteria on new investments in response to the evolving economic environment.” “In this difficult quarter, our diversified portfolio, stable sources of financing, and dynamic hedging helped limit our … [Read more…]
Are Mortgage Rates Going to 8.5% Next?
The year 2022 has been absolutely dreadful with respect to mortgage rates. Weâve seen the popular 30-year fixed rise from sub-3% levels to around 7% in the matter of about 10 months. And despite that unprecedented increase, the worse may be yet to come. Thatâs if you buy into the latest remarks from National Association… Read More »Are Mortgage Rates Going to 8.5% Next?
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