Illinois Pension Crisis: What It Means for Home Buyers Today
The Illinois pension crisis is not just a state budget story. It can affect homeowners and buyers in a very…
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How The Economy Affects The Housing Markets: A Clear Guide
How does the economy affect the housing markets? If you’re wondering whether now is a good time to buy, sell,…
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How Non-QM Guidelines Open Doors For Homebuyers
Non-QM (Non-Qualified Mortgage) loans are alternative home loans for borrowers who don’t meet the requirements of FHA, VA, USDA, or…
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How to Stop Foreclosure Without Panic or Fear
If you’re behind on your mortgage and the letters are piling up, you’re not alone—and you have options. This easy-to-follow…
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Worried About Chicago Tax Hikes? Crush Costs Fast!
Chicago property tax increases don’t just make headlines—they can raise your mortgage payment even if your interest rate never changes….
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How the Jobs Report Affects Mortgage Rates: A Complete Guide
If you’re shopping for a home, refinancing, or advising clients, you’ve probably noticed that the first Friday of the month…
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FHA Back to Work Versus Other Loan Programs
Buying again after bankruptcy, foreclosure, or a short sale can feel confusing—especially with so many outdated articles referencing an old…
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How PPI Affects Mortgage Rates: Borrower’s Complete Guide
Why You Should Care About the Producer Price Index (PPI) Mortgage rates don’t move randomly. They rise and fall based…
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The Impact of The Coronavirus Outbreak on Non-QM Lenders
The Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak on Non-QM Lenders The Coronavirus outbreak hit non-QM lenders hard and fast. In early…
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CFPB Eliminating TRID To Help Mortgage Borrowers
This ARTICLE covers the CFPB Eliminating TRID to help mortgage borrowers. Breaking News on CFPB Eliminating TRID: The mortgage industry…
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Trump To Privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2025
This guide covers President Donald Trump to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac later in 2025. Fannie Mae and Freddie…
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Artic Blast Can Cause Homeowners Havoc
This blog covers how the artic blast cause homeowners havoc like it did back in January 2019. Chicago and nearby…
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News of Strong Dollar Pushes Mortgage Rates Lower
How does strong dollar pushes mortgage rates lower? The surge in the U.S. dollar’s value is making waves across global…
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Mortgage Rate Forecast and Outlook Seems Promising
This guide covers mortgage rate forecast and outlook seem promising with the election of a new President. Mortgage rate forecast…
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Buying or Refinancing After Forbearance Mortgage Guidelines
Buying or Refinancing After Forbearance: What You Need to Know If you’ve been through a forbearance and are now thinking…
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DuPage County Home Values Down 24%, Property Tax Up 7% Since Recession
DuPage County Home Values Down: What’s Really Happening in 2025? Many people across the U.S. hear about home prices going…
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Housing Numbers Increase Despite Higher Mortgage Rates
ThIs guide covers housing numbers increase despite higher mortgage rates. This guide is an update of the original guide on…
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Housing Economic Outlook and How It Impacts Homebuyers
Housing Economic Outlook and how it impacts Homebuyers (Updated January 26, 2025) Introduction Housing Economic Outlook: Market activity at the…
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Growing Up in The Inter-City of Chicago as a Homeowner
This guide covers growing up in the inner city of Chicago as a homeowner: The Story of John Strange. Escaping…
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Gustan Cho Associates: The Lenders for Best Rates
This guide covers lenders for best rates. We have seen high interest rates and skyrocketing mortgage rates. Still to this…
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FHA Back To Work Mortgage Waives Bankruptcy and Foreclosure
This guide covers the ill-fated HUD’s FHA Back to Work Mortgage. The FHA Back to Work Mortgage no longer exists….
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Latest ISM Non-Manufacturing Index Update and What It Means
Breaking News: The Implications of the ISM Non-Manufacturing Index for the Economy and Housing Sector in 2024. The ISM Non-Manufacturing…
