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As 2017 is quickly approaching, answer these two questions: 1. What has you fed up about your current living situation? Sky rocketing rents, feeling trapped in a small space, lack of freedom from your parents? 2. What’s holding you back from purchasing a home? Down payment funds, lack of credit, debt? Here are a list of 6 New Year’s...
2016 will be written in the history books as _______ (We’ll let you fill in the blank). The Presidential Election, Chicago Cubs winning the World Series, 2016 Olympics, Brexit, Angelina and Brad divorcing… shall we go on? 2016, you will soon be behind us! 👋 For those of you anticipating the New Year, can you guess what real estate trends...
Life happens. When it does, it’s costly and often more than we can afford. In fact, a 2014 report by the Federal Reserve, revealed 47% of Americans would not have the funds on hand to pay for an unexpected, $400 financial hardship. For those Americans who drive the same beat-up car, avoid medical or dental treatment, sacrifice family...
There are currently a few debates in this country that involve the cost of college, student loans, the high balances of debt students are graduating with, and a repayment problem. There are even bigger debates on potential solutions to these issues. However, has anyone stopped to take a step back, and ask if we did enough to educate...
It’s a fact that the mortgage industry is complex and ever-changing, so it’s no surprise that there are many misconceptions. Instead of sifting through a sea of information online to get the answers to all of your common questions, check out this list of 4 common mortgage misconceptions to help ease your mind. Are they fact or fiction? Read on...
Washington DC — Platinum CEO William Giambrone attends legislative conference earlier this week. Among the attendees was FHFA Director, Mel Watt, GNMA President, Ted Tozer, and Acting FHA Commissioner, Biniam Gebre. As President of CHLA, William Giambrone is keeping focus on access to credit for all consumers, specifically mortgage lending...