By most forecasts, 2018 is shaping up to be a pretty good year. Then again, I guess that’s all up to how you look at it. If you ask, I’ll bet you’ll get quite a different outlook from liberals and conservatives. Based on some recent surveys and indicators, the same is true. Let’s look at Fannie’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index…
Author: Michael Vitali
2018 is Shaping Up to Be A Pretty Good Year
According to most reports, indications are that 2018 may the best economic year since the housing crash of 2008. That’s great news for everyone. One of the main reasons for optimism is in the 30,000 rise in construction jobs in December. This increase is the highest in this area in the last seven years. This points to an increase in…
Will Tax Reform Reshape the Housing Market?
Some believe that the changes to the tax laws recently passed will have a devastating effect on housing and the mortgage market. Why? Because of the limitations placed on allowable mortgage interest and state and local tax deductions. These limitations may lead to fewer home buyers and more home renters, especially in states with higher real estate taxes. Maybe… However,…
It’s Not Just the Temperature That’s Been Dropping
With business getting a little harder to come by, and more Millennials entering the housing market, credit scores are on the decline. A recent Ellie Mae Millennial Tracker Report revealed that borrower credit scores across all loan types declined in 2017. The report revealed that borrower credit scores for loans made in 2017 were 723. This is slightly down from…
Customer Service is Still King
Although 2018 may be the year of technology, customer service will still reign supreme. How you treat your customers and service their needs will determine your success. Mortgage lenders, as well as all service providers, are looking for better ways to provide their goods and services to prospective customers. To do so they are exploring and implementing the increased use…
Wild Card Weekend. Now It Gets Interesting!
If you happen to follow football, as I do, the upcoming weekend is a big one. It’s Wild Card Weekend. The time when the teams that fought so hard to get to postseason play begin their quest to win the Super Bowl, the big enchilada, the whole ball of wax. You get the picture. For some of you, it’s just…