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Why the Forbearance Program Changed the Housing Market

August 8, 2022 by Rick Landuyt

When the pandemic hit in 2020, many experts thought the housing market would crash. They feared job loss and economic uncertainty would lead to a wave of foreclosures similar to when the housing bubble burst over a decade ago. Thankfully, the forbearance program changed that. It provided much-needed relief for homeowners so a foreclosure crisis wouldn’t happen again. Here’s why … [Read more...] about Why the Forbearance Program Changed the Housing Market

3 Graphs To Show This Isn’t a Housing Bubble

August 2, 2022 by Rick Landuyt

With all the headlines and buzz in the media, some consumers believe the market is in a housing bubble. As the housing market shifts, you may be wondering what’ll happen next. It’s only natural for concerns to creep in that it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. The good news is, there’s concrete data to show why this is nothing like the last time. There’s a Shortage … [Read more...] about 3 Graphs To Show This Isn’t a Housing Bubble

What You Actually Need To Know About the Number of Foreclosures in Today’s Housing Market

May 12, 2022 by Rick Landuyt

While you may have seen recent stories about the volume of foreclosures today, context is important. During the pandemic, many homeowners were able to pause their mortgage payments using the forbearance program. The goal was to help homeowners financially during the uncertainty created by the health crisis. When the forbearance program began, many experts were concerned it … [Read more...] about What You Actually Need To Know About the Number of Foreclosures in Today’s Housing Market

Why This Housing Market Is Not a Bubble Ready To Pop

April 21, 2022 by Rick Landuyt

Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finds that over 86% of buyers agree homeownership is still the American Dream. Prior to the 1950s, less than half of the country owned their own home. However, after World War II, many returning veterans used the benefits afforded by the GI … [Read more...] about Why This Housing Market Is Not a Bubble Ready To Pop

There Won’t Be a Wave of Foreclosures in the Housing Market

January 6, 2022 by Rick Landuyt

When mortgage forbearance plans were first announced and the pandemic surged through the country in early 2020, many homeowners were allowed to pause their mortgage payments. Some analysts were concerned that once the forbearance program ended, the housing market would experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here’s a look at … [Read more...] about There Won’t Be a Wave of Foreclosures in the Housing Market

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