Now it’s time to take a look at the top mortgage lenders in Florida based on 2022 volume. The Sunshine State is the biggest mortgage market outside of California, with about a 8% share of the national market. In 2022, roughly $228 billion in home loans were originated there during what was a bittersweet year … Read more
The Bank of Canada’s June rate hike served as a splash of cool water to recent housing market strength as home sales moderated in June and prices edged down compared to May. However, with June sales still up 1.5% from May, BMO economist Shelly Kaushik notes “it seems that one rate hike was not enough … Read more
The benefits of homeownership involve more than simply putting a roof over your head. The goal of buying a house will be less meaningful until you understand the true value behind this investment. It isn’t simply to achieve the “American dream”! Instead, buying a home unlocks a slew of advantages that can benefit not just … Read more
In the competitive world of legal services, law firms often grapple with a crucial question: to niche or not to niche? This decision can significantly impact a firm’s market standing, client base, and overall success. So, should your firm specialize in a particular area of law or offer a broad range of services? Let’s delve … Read more
Rural properties offer a unique opportunity for those seeking a quieter, more peaceful lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city living. However, obtaining mortgage financing for a rural property can be a challenge. We take the challenge out of getting mortgage financing for a rural property and provide solutions to help you secure … Read more
In the U.S., the average monthly mortgage is $1,609, but this can fluctuate according to the downpayment amount, length of a mortgage, the buyer’s credit history, and the location of residence. However, no matter how much you pay each month, you always have one goal: to pay off your house. If you want to get to full … Read more
The blogs you write for your law firm do not have to be a certain length. If anyone tells you that your blogs need to be a number of characters or words, they are misinformed. Contrary to popular belief, blogs don’t need to be a certain word count to rank high in search engines. So … Read more
ASIC disqualified five SMSF auditors and imposed additional conditions on three SMSF auditors between April 1 to June 30 for breaches of their obligations. This included breaches of auditing and assurance standards, independence requirements, registration conditions, or because the regulator was satisfied the individual was not a fit and proper person to remain registered. The … Read more
Well, were about halfway through the year and mortgage rates seem to have settled in around the high 6% range. While averages vary based on the source, Freddie Mac last posted a rate of 6.67% for the popular 30-year fixed. This rate began the year 2023 around 6.50% and has yo-yoed a bit since, falling … Read more
Average rent prices hit a record high in June, driven higher by strong population growth and continued demand outpacing new supply. The average asking price for a rental unit rose to $2,042 in June, surpassing the previous record set in November 2022 of $2,024, according to new data from Rentals.ca’s Rent Report. This represented a … Read more