Mortgages
By Ryan Casey Stephens, FPQP®Special Contributor This month I suffered a sinus infection, which seems to be a staple of fall for many. Interestingly, I knew it was coming. I could feel the signs of its onset prior to experiencing the full symptoms. The real estate and mortgage industries are in similar positions – feeling…
Read MoreThe real estate realm has never been more hectic. In the last couple of years, we’ve seen increased demand coupled with inventory shortages, supply scarcities, and sky-rocketing home prices. Therefore, the homebuying experience remains inundated with instability and obstacles. However, Opendoor, a household name in the iBuying sector has set its sights on providing simplicity…
Read MoreIn the last couple of years, a sweeping perception shift has impacted the way we think about modern currency, finance, and our global market economy. Mainly, investors are looking to cryptocurrency as a way to insulate their portfolios from inflation, regulation, and fatigued fiat dollars. Recently, real estate made its way into the equation, and…
Read MoreYour mortgage loan is approved, the home is under contract, and your closing date is all set. Time to treat yourself to that gorgeous sectional you’ve been eyeing at Arhaus as a Christmas present to yourself, right? Sorry, but step away from the AMEX. Before you close on your mortgage, it’s critical to avoid taking…
Read MoreScammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or in the case of home mortgage scams, both. While the FBI has seen a significant rise in fraud schemes, the process of buying a home is the latest target for wire transfer fraud. Americans lost $1.2 Billion to imposter scams alone…
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