Mortgage demand plunges 83%, will we see a rebound in 2023?

Mortgage demand plunges 83%, will we see a rebound in 2023?

The National Association of Realtors predicts sales to rise again throughout 2023. At the same time, demand for mortgage refinances are down 83% from a year ago.  Applications for a loan to purchase a home were 18% lower than the same week one year ago. Signed...
10k of student loans forgiven; what does this mean for real estate and mortgage rates?

10k of student loans forgiven; what does this mean for real estate and mortgage rates?

As of the writing of this article, President’s Biden’s plan is to forgive 10k in student loan per each borrower and further extend the payment pause until year end.  How will this forgiveness impact real estate prices, mortgage rates, and prospective purchasers?  What...