Mortgage Watch | December 9 2019

Housing inventory expected to naturally free up over the next 20 yearsIt’s being called the Silver Tsunami. Zillow analysts report that over the 2017-2027 period,…

Mortgage Watch | November 25th, 2019

Single-family rentals continue to get more expensiveApartment living has its advantages, but it seems today's renters are opting for single-family homes instead of schlepping their…

Mortgage Watch | November 4, 2019

Recent rate cut means smiles for mortgages and credit cards, sad news for saversWhen the Federal Reserve cuts rates, there is a reason for it.…

Mortgage Watch | October 21, 2019

Dipping interest rates help single family home permits surge ahead of predictionsIt’s a numbers game, but it’s one everyone in the real estate and the…

Mortgage Watch | September 30, 2019

First-time homebuyers often feel unprepared for ownershipFor some it seems like a no-brainer. Renting a home feels like throwing money away, offering no sense of…

Mortgage Watch | December 2, 2019

Home sales report good numbersWay to begin ending 2019 with a bang. According to The U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development…

Mortgage Watch | November 18th, 2019

The same reasons millennials want city-centered living now applies to boomersThey’re built in the heart of the city, these high rise buildings close to restaurants,…

Mortgage Watch | October 28, 2019

Accessory dwelling units are being used for fun, family and profitCasitas. Granny flats. Tiny homes. Back yard in-laws units. She-sheds. Man caves. Call them what…

Mortgage Watch | October 7

Borrowers jump on board the refinance bandwagon as rates dropWhen mortgage rates plummet to historically low levels, you have to expect a reaction from the…

Mortgage Watch | September 23, 2019

Timely payments and a surge in refinances mean lower foreclosuresMortgage “performance.” Sounds like a fun financial song and dance, right? If you recall the days…