• Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages,Michael Copenhaver

    Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

    If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back then. And after years of being virtually nonexistent, more people are once again using ARMs when buying a home. Let’s break down why that’s happening and why this isn’t cause fo

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  • People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding,Michael Copenhaver

    People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding

    In today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than they’ve been the past couple of years, and rising home prices caused by low inventory. To overcome those challenges, many people are working with their agents to find less exp

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  • Don’t Expect a Flood of Foreclosures,Michael Copenhaver

    Don’t Expect a Flood of Foreclosures

    The rising cost of just about everything from groceries to gas right now is leading to speculation that more people won’t be able to afford their mortgage payments. And that’s creating concern that a lot of foreclosures are on the horizon. While it’s true that foreclosure filings have gone up a bit

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