President Donald Trump's policies may impact various sectors of the economy, including real estate and the housing market. While he has provided limited specifics on some housing-related issues, his intentions are clearer on other objectives, such as the potential privatization of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, the imposition of tariffs on other countries, potential changes to the Federal Reserve’s operations, and addressing undocumented immigration.
How might the housing market change under the Trump Administration? What will be the effect on home buyers and sellers? Read my latest The Mortgage Reports article, available here, for clues and predictions.
January 23, 2025
January 15, 2025
Cineversary podcast celebrates 30th birthday of Before Sunrise
Kim Krizan and Rob Stone |
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Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com.
January 9, 2025
How to refinance your mortgage without income verification
Before the 2008 financial crisis, it was relatively easy to purchase or refinance a home without having to verify your income. Although those days are long gone and traditional no-income-verification refinance loans are a thing of the past, alternative options exist that those with unsteady earnings or financial hardship can explore. Thankfully, lenders are often willing to work with borrowers in need, as both parties want to avoid foreclosure.
Learn more in this article about why the no doc refinance is unavailable, how government-backed streamline refis may allow you to refinance without income verification, alternative refi options when you have unsteady earnings, strategies to consider when you face financial hardship, and more by reading my latest piece for Refi.com, available here.
Learn more in this article about why the no doc refinance is unavailable, how government-backed streamline refis may allow you to refinance without income verification, alternative refi options when you have unsteady earnings, strategies to consider when you face financial hardship, and more by reading my latest piece for Refi.com, available here.
December 30, 2024
Eights foods you should be eating more of if you're over 50
If you’re age 50 or older, you know by now that you can’t eat whatever you want without some consequences. But just because experts increasingly recommend curbing junk foods and high-calorie indulgences as you get older doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice flavor, fun or food variety. It’s possible to change your diet for the better without punishing your taste buds or going hungry after meals.
Learn more about eight healthy and appetizing edibles that can easily be added to your diet by reading my latest article for CTW Features, available here.
Learn more about eight healthy and appetizing edibles that can easily be added to your diet by reading my latest article for CTW Features, available here.
December 23, 2024
Housing market predictions for 2025
The year 2024 has been a noteworthy one for the national real estate market. Although mortgage rates have dipped since 2023, high home prices and continued low inventory have kept many potential buyers on the sidelines. With the holiday season upon us and the calendar about to turn the page to a fresh year, it’s a fitting time to assess the current landscape and consider what the future might hold for home buyers and sellers.
Key questions linger: Will home prices drop in 2025? Is now a smart time to buy a home? When might mortgage rates and the housing supply numbers improve? To find answers, I consulted industry experts to share their predictions for the housing market. Read their prognostications in my latest article published by The Mortgage Reports, available here.
December 17, 2024
Cineversary podcast celebrates 80th birthday of Meet Me In St. Louis
Jeremy Arnold |
To listen to this episode, click here or click the "play" button on the embedded streaming player below. Or, you can stream, download, or subscribe to Cineversary wherever you get your podcasts, including
Apple Podcasts
and Spotify.
Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com.
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