Category: Foreclosures

4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures
Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Short Sales | July 28, 2021
4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures

With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are four reasons why that won’t happen. 1. There are fewer homeowners in trouble this time After the last housing crash, about 9.3 million households lost their home…

It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance
Distressed Properties, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths | May 12, 2021
It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance

Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government initiated a forbearance program to provide much-needed support. Unless they’re extended once again, some of these plans and the corresponding mortgage payment deferral options will expire soon. That said, there’s still time to request assistance. If your loan is backed…

4 Major Reasons Households in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure
Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates | April 12, 2021
4 Major Reasons Households in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure

There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. However, there are four reasons that won’t happen. 1. Almost 50% Leave Forbearance Already Caught Up on Payments…

Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?
Buying Myths, Distressed Properties, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Selling Myths | February 25, 2021
Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?

If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are so few houses for sale, it’s normal to wonder if you’ll actually find one to buy. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), across the country, inventory of available homes for sale is…

3 Ways Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life
Distressed Properties, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Rent vs. Buy | February 17, 2021
3 Ways Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life

There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage) has dramatically increased over the past few years. CoreLogic indicated that equity increased for the average homeowner by $17,000 in the last year alone. ATTOM Data Solutions, in their latest…