When you're shopping for a condo, there's a bit more on your plate than just the typical homebuying concerns like credit scores, interest rates, and loan programs. A crucial aspect is understanding the role of the Homeowners' Association (HOA) and whether the condo is warrantable or non-warrantable. This distinction can significantly impact your mortgage process and future as a condo owner. Warrantable Condos: What You Need to Know A condo is considered warrantable if it meets the standards set … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 15th, 2024
With lofty expectations, the CPI delivered a lower-than-expected inflation increase, leading to a positive uptake across many lending partners and markets. However, the PPI was on the opposite end of that, with a higher-than-expected inflation rate increase, muting the positive response from the CPI data release. The outlook for a rate cut this year has changed, making the potential for it highly likely. Even Jerome Powell, who usually has a more hawkish response regarding rate cuts, is now … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 15th, 2024
With lofty expectations, the CPI delivered a lower-than-expected inflation increase, leading to a positive uptake across many lending partners and markets. However, the PPI was on the opposite end of that, with a higher-than-expected inflation rate increase, muting the positive response from the CPI data release. The outlook for a rate cut this year has changed, making the potential for it highly likely. Even Jerome Powell, who usually has a more hawkish response regarding rate cuts, is now … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Pending And Contingent Deals
The real estate market can be a bit confusing, especially when you encounter terms like "pending" and "contingent" deals. Understanding these terms is crucial whether you're a buyer or a seller, as they can significantly impact the progression of a property transaction. What Is a Contingent Deal? A contingent deal occurs when a seller has accepted an offer from a buyer, but the sale is dependent on certain conditions being met. These conditions, or contingencies, are clauses included in the … [Read more...]
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