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The Mortgage Report: Rising Rents And New Home Starts Create Momentum For Homebuyers

By Joanna England / November 20, 2017 /

Rents are forecasted to rise 8 percent in the coming 12 months, and new home starts are up — giving the market some serious optimism when considering our housing supply issues. But Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage — senior mortgage advisor at the nation’s oldest private lender — Wallick & Volk), has some wisdom to share with renters: “You’re already paying…

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The Mortgage Report: Federal Reserve Leadership Changes, Plus Home Price Forecasts and a Tax Plan Breakdown

By Joanna England / November 13, 2017 /

Buckle up, because there’s a lot of turbulence in the mortgage market right now. In this week’s mortgage report from Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgagesenior mortgage advisor at the nation’s oldest private lender — Wallick & Volk), — you’ll see all of the factors and variables that are making big waves in finance, underscoring how crucial it is…

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The Mortgage Report: GOP Tax Plan and Federal Reserve News Make Waves in Market

By Joanna England / November 6, 2017 /

More details emerged about the GOP tax plan, plus President Donald Trump made his selection for the new chairman of the Federal Reserve. It’s a lot of news to digest, that’s for sure. Should you lock or float? With so many variables in the market, there’s no better time to have a trusted mortgage adviser…

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BobMortgage Zone: How to Buy a House After Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, or a Short Sale

By Joanna England / October 27, 2017 /

After an adverse sale, whether a short sale or a foreclosure, the idea of owning a home again feels far off and challenging. But if you’re ready to wade back into the waters of homeownership after bankruptcy or another life event, Bob Johnson (AKA BobMortgage) has some sage advice for you. And there’s no better…

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The Mortgage Report: Market Reacts to Senate GOP’s $4 Trillion Budget

By Joanna England / October 23, 2017 /

Senate Republicans unveiled their proposed $4 trillion budget, and though tax reform plans — especially corporate tax cuts — wouldn’t show economic results for years, the effects on the mortgage market had Fannie Mae sinking by 30 basis points. With so many variables in the market, there’s no better time to have a trusted mortgage…

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