Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks Freddie Mac, along with Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors, is calling for mortgage rates to continue to rise over the next four quarters. This has caused some purchasers to lament the fact that […]
The basis of our business determines the kind of clients we attract and our level of success. Salespeople have long been driven by the desire to simply close the next deal, but times have changed. How can we lead our businesses with generosity? How has today’s consumer evolved? What can we do to turn our […]
We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home makes sense. But, more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling reasons. No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of home can mean different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain […]
Mentorship and coaching play a huge role in taking your business to new heights. How can you find someone who inspires you to build onto your legacy and keep pushing forward? What are some important lessons to be learned from well-known mentors in the mortgage business? On this episode, Matt Johnson and I discuss the […]
Home prices are expected to appreciate on average by 3.35% per year. They’re also expected to grow by 24.34% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home Price Expectation Survey. So, what does this mean for homeowners and their equity position? As an example, let’s assume a young couple purchases and closes on a $250,000 home […]
When you look at the world’s most successful people, one thing they have in common is a mentor who believed in them and supported them. For our guest, that person was his grandfather. What are the lessons he learned from his grandfather’s inspirational life story? What are the steps you can take to change something […]
CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report revealed that “over the past 12 months, 712,000 borrowers moved into positive equity.” This is great news, as the share of homeowners with negative equity (those who owe more than their home is worth), has dropped more than 20% since the peak in Q4 of 2009 (26%) to 4.9% today. […]
Many middle-aged people I talk to feel stuck, whether it’s in their relationships, finances or health. What is causing this struggle? What are some of the steps we can take to overcome it? On this episode, mortgage industry veteran, author, trainer, and coach, Jen Du Plessis, shares how to avoid plateauing in business and life. […]
Homeownership is a major part of the American Dream. As evidence of that, 91% of Americans believe that owning a home is either essential (43%) or important (48%) to achieving that “dream.” In a market where some people may be unsure about the benefits and possibilities of buying a home, it is important that we […]
In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show you are serious about buying your dream home is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved […]
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