Congress Reaches Deal on $2 Trillion Stimulus Deal Lawmakers and the White House came to an agreement in the wee hours Wednesday morning on a nearly $2 trillion stimulus package intended to boost the economy and rush financial support to businesses and individuals during the COVID-19 outbreak. The package that leaders so far have agreed …
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Mar 26
Mortgages for medical professionals
Mortgages for medical professionals Check out the photo below for more details: If you’re a medical professional or know someone who is, call me and John Coneys of Freedom Mortgage, to find out how we can help in the quest of finding that dream home. #RealEstate #MedicalProProgram #HomePurchase #CureforCorona #FreedomMortgage #LowMortgageRates #LetFreedomHelp
Mar 24
REALTORS® Step Up in Response to Coronavirus
REALTORS® Step Up Relief Efforts in Response to Coronavirus While REALTORS® are on the front lines of keeping housing alive and pushing for financial relief during the coronavirus crisis, some also are in the background, fighting against tall odds to deliver food, shelter, and health care to the most vulnerable citizens. Many past Good Neighbors—members …
Mar 24
Luxury Market Finally Took a Turn…
The fourth quarter of 2019 was a strong one for the luxury housing sector, as million-dollar sales and prices rose, according to the realtor.com® Q4 2019 Luxury report released Wednesday. Million-dollar sales in the quarter rose 11.4% year over year. The luxury entry point reached $1.27 million, up 2.1% annually, realtor.com® reports. The report is …
Mar 23
Googled Home Styles
Googled Home Styles Farmhouse-style home design is the most Googled type of interior decoration in the U.S. Terms related to the design trends draw about 318,950 searches a month, according to data analyzed by the firm SellHouseFast.uk. Though designers recently have called the style overdone, farmhouse still appears to have the public’s affection. The next-highest …
Mar 19
Keep Your Phone, Laptop and Car Germ-Free
Keep Your Phone, Laptop and Car Germ-Free Cell phones and other everyday objects could potentially carry the coronavirus. Washing your hands and disinfecting areas frequently touched are the best strategies for stopping the spread of germs, according to the CDC. For real estate pros, that also likely means paying careful attention to your laptop, car, …
Mar 19
Will Mortgage Rates Stay Low?
Will Mortgage Rates Stay Low? Just how long mortgage rates will remain at rock-bottom percentages is tough to judge, but don’t be surprised if they do what they did last week and rise again over the next few weeks. Despite the effects of the coronavirus on already turbulent financial markets and concerns of a recession, …
Mar 18
Pennsylvania’s Premier Mortgage Lender
Pennsylvania’s Premier Mortgage Lender When it comes to home financing, you need a lender you can trust. That’s why we provide competitive rates, fees and quality service you can rely on! See the photo below for more information then Contact me about any questions you may have. You need a lender you can trust. With …
Mar 17
Paint Trends to Watch
Paint Trends to Watch Is gray cooling for interiors? Where do those trendy blues work best? Paint can do a lot to upgrade a space. Fixr, an online marketplace for home improvement services, spoke to home design experts to gather insights on the hot color trends for 2020. Here are a few trends they found …
Mar 17
Single-Family Rental Market
Single-Family Rental Market Rental returns on single-family homes decreased from a year ago in the first quarter in more than half of the 389 U.S. counties tracked by ATTOM Data Solutions, according to the real estate firm’s Q1 2020 Single-Family Rental Market report. On average, the annual gross rental yield was 8.4% in the first …
Mar 13
Lower Mortgage Rates
Lower Mortgage Rates Borrowers came in swarms last week to take advantage of another massive drop in mortgage rates. Mortgage application activity, which includes refinances and home purchases, surged 55.4% last week compared to the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. Volume was 192% higher year over year. The bulk …
Mar 12
Options Available to Owners Affected by Coronavirus
Options Available to Owners Affected by Coronavirus Borrowers who are unable to make their monthly mortgage payments due to COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, have options to postpone payments, according to a new statement released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. FHFA Director Mark Calabria reminded mortgage servicers this week to offer forbearance options …
