Posts Tagged ‘forbearance program’
Foreclosure Activity Is Still Lower than the Norm
Kevin Brierton – 1.31.2024 Have you seen headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market? If so, they may leave you feeling a bit uneasy about what’s ahead. But remember, these clickbait titles don’t always give you the full story. The truth is, if you compare the current numbers with what usually happens in…
Read MoreForeclosures and Bankruptcies Won’t Crash the Housing Market
Kevin Brierton – 10.31.2023 If you’ve been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies. That could make you feel uneasy, especially if you’re thinking about buying or selling a house. But the truth is, even though the numbers are going up, the data shows the housing market isn’t headed for a crisis.…
Read MoreWhy Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon
Kevin Brierton – 9.27.2023 You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn’t own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there’s good news – the housing market now is different from 2008. One important reason is there aren’t enough homes for sale.…
Read MoreWhy Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008
Kevin Brierton – 4.27.2023 You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today. According to a…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines
kevin Brierton – 1.25.2023 If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices could crash. The reality is, the data shows…
Read MoreWhy the Forbearance Program Changed the Housing Market
Kevin Brierton – 8.8.2022 When the pandemic hit in 2020, many experts thought the housing market would crash. They feared job loss and economic uncertainty would lead to a wave of foreclosures similar to when the housing bubble burst over a decade ago. Thankfully, the forbearance program changed that. It provided much-needed relief for homeowners so a…
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