Posted on April 16, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Millennials are the first generation in America that will probably not be able to do as well as their parents. In the United States, there is not as much upward mobility as there was in the past. What is the…
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Posted on April 15, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Some clever millennials are teaching the older boomers a new way to invest in real estate, which goes by the name of "house hacking."
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Posted on April 14, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
If you have paid attention to the news recently, you have probably heard about the coronavirus pandemic which also goes by the name COVID-19. Those who are exposed to the virus might be asked to place themselves in quarantine. Some…
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Posted on April 13, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic reports were limited due to closures connected with COVID-19 regulations. The Federal Reserve did not issue minutes for the most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting as the meeting was canceled.
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Posted on April 10, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
It can be a tremendous challenge to suddenly be stuck at home during the COVID-19 crisis. For those who are in an area of the country where there is a "shelter in place" order, this can feel very much like…
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Posted on April 9, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
By now, it should be apparent that this COVID-19 (Corona-virus) pandemic is going to be here for several months. It is already causing the market to plummet and is disrupting jobs all over the country. Many people who work as…
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Posted on April 7, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Federal housing agencies and government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are responding to the COVID-19 outbreak with multiple relief programs for homeowners experiencing hardship due to illness and job loss.
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Posted on April 6, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
Last week's economic reporting included readings on pending home sales, Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, and Bureau of Labor Statistics reports on national unemployment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.
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Posted on April 3, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has impacted every industry across the country. Many people are being asked to shelter in place and everyone has been asked to practice social distancing to try to curtail the spread of this deadly virus.
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Posted on April 2, 2020
by Lara Bertrand in Blog
United States home prices increased by 3.90 percent year-over-year in January as compared to December's growth rate of 3.70 percent according to Case-Shiller's National Home Price Index. Home prices also rose in Case-Shiller's 20-City Home Price Index.
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