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Why brokerages and mortgage lenders are rushing into JVs

Why brokerages and mortgage lenders are rushing into JVs

Source: Housing Wire --- The excited and at times nervous first-time homebuyers that James Dunn often represents ask him how that whole process of taking out a mortgage works, and Dunn, a Los Angeles-based real estate agent with eXp, replies with a few trusted names....

Paying Your Mortgage With Bitcoin Is a Bad Idea. Here’s Why

Paying Your Mortgage With Bitcoin Is a Bad Idea. Here’s Why

Source: Next Advisor --- Could you imagine paying your mortgage — one of life’s biggest expenses — with a bag of magic marbles that were sometimes worth $11,000 each and other times worth $60,000 each? If you wanted to pay your mortgage with Bitcoin, that’s...

How to know if you’re ready to buy a home

How to know if you’re ready to buy a home

Source: Business Insider --- This time last year, Christie Heimbach was shelling out $1,000 in rent every month to live with a roommate in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  Heimbach, a teacher and photographer, realized she could spend the same amount of money each month —...

BBB expert explains potential pitfalls of reverse mortgages

BBB expert explains potential pitfalls of reverse mortgages

Source: Fox 2 Now --- ST. LOUIS – Reverse mortgages have been around for 60 years now and they are advertised to seniors as a way to access the equity of their home quickly. Since the pandemic began more than a year and a half ago some have been turning to these loans...

Q3 real estate market trends report

Q3 real estate market trends report

Source: Colorado Biz --- With fall winding down and winter on the horizon, the traditional seasonal market tempering is also following suit – if just a bit. Buying opportunities still remain and for those looking to make a move and sell, it’s still a good time.  ...