Lending Requirements Project Soft Landing

When JPMorgan Chase announced that it is raising borrowing standards this week for most new home loans as the bank moves to mitigate lending risk stemming from the novel coronavirus disruption, the initial reaction might be concern. Hold on and take a deep breath....

Forbearance Requests Surge 1900%

The new CARES Act, which President Donald Trump signed March 27, will limit the economic damage resulting from COVID-19. Consequently, requests to delay mortgage payments jumped 1896% for the weeks of March 16-30 as borrowers continue to seek relief during the...

Social Distance Marketing for Real Estate Part 2

What does smarter look like? Many agents believe that visibility is the greatest marketing advantage that anyone can achieve. But credibility is visibility with five stars. Reconnecting Back up with your clients of the last year. Before you move forward with new...

Social Distance Marketing for Real Estate Part 1

If any industry can handle the Coronavirus economy, it’s the real estate industry. People in our business are used to change; oh, that is, the most successful ones are. What appears to be a disruption most likely is more of an interruption. What will change...