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Apr
01
2024

Housing market malaise hasn’t cut options for equity rich homeowners
By JEFF LAZERSON | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | April 01, 2024 Article originally posted in Orange County Register on March 29, 2024. American homeowners have never enjoyed more home equity. The average homeowner now has $299,000 in equity, $193,000 of which...

Mar
27
2024

Don't Wait Another Minute: Here's Why NOW is the Perfect Time to Buy Your Dream Home!
Is it a good time to buy a home? That's the question many prospective buyers are pondering. The decision to take the plunge into homeownership is a significant one, influenced by various factors ranging from personal finances to market trends. If you find yourself in this position,...

Mar
25
2024

NAR settlement creates daunting challenges for homebuyers, agents
By JEFF LAZERSON | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | March 25, 2024 Article originally posted in Orange County Register on March 22, 2024. The National Association of Realtors’ $418 million antitrust settlement agreement includes a component to end the...

Mar
20
2024

Second Time's the Charm: Navigating Your Next Home Purchase
So, you're ready to dive back into the exhilarating world of homebuying for the second time around? As your local mortgage pro in the heart of our community, we're here to walk you through the process and answer some burning questions, including whether you can utilize government loans...

Mar
18
2024

Warning signs, including foreclosures, reverberate across housing economy
How much higher can home prices go? How much more can borrowers handle? By JEFF LAZERSON | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | March 18, 2024 Article originally posted in Orange County Register on March 14, 2024. On March 12, ATTOM Data Solutions in Irvine reported...

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