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Homeowners who have received mortgage forbearance need to weigh options carefully to ensure that they’re not just kicking the can down the road How will I pay my mortgage? That’s the question facing millions of Americans as stay-at-home orders have caused many people to lose their jobs or income. Lawmakers have stepped in to provide […]

When Nicholas Dahl, 36, called Chase Bank to find out about his options for mortgage forbearance at the end of March, an automated voice informed him the wait time would be 43 hours and 45 minutes. Dahl, who runs his family’s art transportation business, hasn’t been able to draw a paycheck since all nonessential businesses in […]

Seeing cracks in the walls of your home is never a good thing. Worst-case scenario: Your home has serious foundation issues. And if that’s the case, it ranks up there with water damage and HVAC repairs as an extremely costly home repair. But a crack in the wall doesn’t always signal gloom and doom. Sometimes, […]

With finances in peril due to COVID-19, many homeowners are in search of mortgage relief. Two strategies that many borrowers are anxious to invoke right now are mortgage deferment and mortgage forbearance. Both tactics allow a borrower to skip monthly payments for a set period. Depending on the lender, there can be subtle differences between […]

The coronavirus outbreak has forced millions of people worldwide to practice social distancing and hunker down at home. With no certain end date in sight, though, you may be looking around your humble abode wondering how on earth you will pass all the time. If you’re craving a break from pandemic panic, check out this […]

Mortgage rates have just dropped to the lowest level in almost 50 years, compelling both homeowners and home buyers to get off the couch to take advantage of record-level savings on their mortgage. “The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record 3.29% this week, the lowest level in its nearly 50-year history,” said Sam Khater, […]

An organized pantry indicates a happy kitchen. But what happens when you run out of space? All those spices, jars, vinegar bottles, and boxes of cereal have to go somewhere. Once your dedicated storage space reaches max capacity, it’s hard to ignore your kitchen becoming one cluttered mess. The solution? Get clever with your pantry […]

Centrally located in the state of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg has capitalized on its close proximity to cities like Philadelphia and Williamsport. In fact, the city of Harrisburg’s economy is not only outperforming the region, but the entire state of Pennsylvania. Economic growth is due, in large part, to expansion within the industries of food manufacturing and […]

Which month do you think most people who are considering buying a home actually start their search? If you’re like most of us, you probably think the surge happens in the spring, likely in April. Not anymore.According to new research, January 2019 was only 1% behind February for the most monthly views per listing on […]

Home-buying season is in full swing. But is buying a home really the best financial move? Many of us have had the dream of owning a home. A big two-story in suburbia, a trendy loft in the city, or a rural retreat – whatever the flavor, owning a home has often been called “the American […]