• Are Houses Less Affordable Than They Were in Past Decades?,Bent Danholm

    Are Houses Less Affordable Than They Were in Past Decades?

    There are many headlines about how housing affordability is declining. The headlines are correct: it’s less affordable to purchase a home today than it was a year ago. However, it’s important to give this trend context. Is it less expensive to buy a house today than it was in 2005? What about 1995?

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  • 4 Reasons Why the End of Forbearance Will Not Lead to a Wave of Foreclosures,Bent Danholm

    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 housin

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  • What You Should Do Before Interest Rates Rise,Bent Danholm

    What You Should Do Before Interest Rates Rise

    In today’s real estate market, mortgage interest rates are near record lows. If you’ve been in your current home for several years and haven’t refinanced lately, there’s a good chance you have a mortgage with an interest rate higher than today’s average. Here are some options you should consider if

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