Author: 4sylvestor

Interest rates are changing – that is, they are rising – and that’s going to affect what homebuyers can afford. With the current low inventory and rising home prices, it’s just another blow for buyers. Interest rates are steadily rising, slowly at first and now at an increasing rate, from the historic lows they hit … Continued

Applying for a home loan is never simple and always causes a lot of anxiety. No one wants to spend months searching for that dream home only to find out late in the process that they can’t get sufficient or any financing. The best thing you can do, then, is to do everything possible to … Continued

No doubt, you’ve heard all the financial benefits of homeownership: equity-building potential, substantial tax breaks, set monthly payments, and more. But there are probably even more intangible and non-financial benefits of owning a home – benefits that may actually outweigh the ones that affect only your finances. Not convinced? Well, here are 5 benefits of … Continued

The federal CARES Act provided mortgage-payment relief for millions of American home owners experiencing pandemic-induced financial hardship. It was truly a lifeline for these many homeowners who wouldn’t have been able to keep up with mortgage payments. But the one-year end date for many of the forbearance plans is fast approaching – and it will … Continued