8 Aurora Restaurants New Residents Need to Try
Aurora, IL is a vibrant city with a thriving food scene. Whether you’re in the mood for fine dining, street food, or casual eateries, you’ll find something to suit your taste buds in this bustling city. With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. To help you […]
Northpoint Bank will spin off its correspondent lending business
northpoint bankA regional bank headquartered in Michigan will walk away from its correspondent lending business to focus on its retail lending, mortgage warehouse financing division and specialty loan service business. “Due to the significant contraction in the overall mortgage industry, we have made the difficult decision to exit the correspondent lending business,” said Chuck Williams, […]
What is the typical down payment on a home? (February 2023)
you + sharing it = us as best friends I want to talk about the typical down payment on a house, as the most common number when talking about down payments is 20%. Financial experts actually encourage people to put 20% down on a home. And, almost any article you read about buying a home […]
How to boost listings by asking key contacts in your area for referrals
It’s been many years, but I still get my landlord – a real estate agent – calling me and asking if I know anyone who wants to buy or sell a house. At that time, I didn’t. More than that, I really wanted to help her and felt bad that I couldn’t. I really liked […]
Co-living units are helping investors generate higher returns – here’s what you need to know
in this article Before the pandemic, co-living was already there as a housing solution gaining popularity Urbanization led to an increase in rents in major cities. Now, the concept of residential living with communal spaces is coming back after the pandemic is gone rental affordability crisis And the loneliness epidemic In view of this. Earlier […]
Joan Trice sells the Valuation Expo and the Valuation Buzz newsletter
Education Media Publisher Evaluator E-learning (AEL) bought Valuation Expo And evaluation buzz From Joan Trice, who created the two entities nearly 20 years ago. Announcing the purchase on Wednesday, AEL said that both the valuation conference Valuation Expo and its employee Valuation Buzz, a newsletter for valuation professionals, will remain in place and there are […]
Michael Strauss, smart rate license suspended in Illinois
A regulator in Illinois has suspended the MLO license of industry veteran Michael Strauss and the license of his mortgage company, smart rate mortgage, essentially preventing the company from operating in the state, as per Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS). In Illinois, the Department of Banking at the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation issued […]
How to market your real estate business during a recession
Recession used to be very easy to spot. Until recently, however, the definition of the term “recession” seemed puzzling to even the most experienced and well-known economists. Is it any wonder that the general public, and real estate consumers in particular, are confused about the economy now? Whether or not your real estate practice is […]
How long do mini fridges last? (February 2023)
you + sharing it = us as best friends If you have a small, funky fridge, chances are you’re curious to know how long do mini fridges last, We’ll cover more of this in this comprehensive review as we dive into the key facts you need to know if you’re planning to buy a mini […]
Jobs report sends mortgage rates higher
Bond yields will most likely decline if the jobs report comes in less than expected, as wage growth slows. The 10-year yield rose after the jobs report, even though wage growth is slowing, which is what the Fed wants to see, as bond traders took in the excellent data and sold bonds. However, I like […]
