What Do You Mean the Credit Bureaus Sell My Inform...

At SouthShore Region Mortgage Group, we’ve noticed a significant uptick in concerns surrounding trigger leads over recent years. What exactly are trigger leads? When individuals apply for a loan, they grant permission for lenders to access their credit report. This credit inquiry is conducted with specific codes indicating a permissible purpose, such as mortgage shopping. […]

Exploring the Northwest Indiana Real Estate Market...

  The real estate market in Northwest Indiana, known for its charming neighborhoods and proximity to Chicago, is experiencing a unique set of circumstances. As we navigate through various economic phases, understanding the market dynamics, especially in the context of fluctuating interest rates, becomes crucial for both buyers and sellers.   **The Current Market Landscape: […]

Should I Wait For Home Prices To Come Down???

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices Navigating the Housing Market: Why Delaying Home Buying for a Price Crash Isn’t the Best Strategy In the ever-evolving landscape of the housing market, it’s natural to wonder about its future direction. Among the factors that capture your attention, home prices often stand out, particularly considering their […]

Is This Housing Market The Same As Prior Markets?

Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were ‘unicorn’ years. Expect unsettling housing market […]

The Main Misconception in the Home Buying Process

After over a year of moderating home prices, it appears home value appreciation is about to reaccelerate. Skylar Olsen, Director of Economic Research at Zillow, explained in a recent article:  “A year ago, a combination of a government shutdown, stock market slump and mortgage rate spike caused a long-anticipated inventory rise. That supposed boom turned out to be a […]

If You’re Buying A Home, Use a Trusted Profe...

How Trusted Professionals Make Homebuying Easier to Understand In the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue to dream longer than they need to, simply because they’re confused about the homebuying process. Thankfully, working […]

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