PinnedJeff OstrowskiAre We In A Housing Affordability Crisis? It DependsI was being interviewed about the housing market recently, and the reporter — Cory Smith of The National Desk — asked a deceptively…Jun 24Jun 24
Jeff OstrowskiinMinds Without BordersWorking remotely? Some cities, states will pay you to move inLocations are dangling incentives of up to $18,000 to lure new blood. The catch? Many of these places are in flyover country.19h ago19h ago
Jeff OstrowskiinMinds Without BordersReal estate wire fraud: Don’t send your down payment without first taking this simple stepIf you’re about to buy a home, there’s a chance cyberscammers are lurking.Aug 14Aug 14
Jeff OstrowskiWhat I learned from taking the Mortgage Loan Originator certificationAn alphabet soup of new laws means predatory lending has all but disappeared over the past decade.Aug 9Aug 9
Jeff OstrowskiinMinds Without BordersMaybe Realtor Commission Settlement Really Is Pushing Costs DownBuy-side costs have fallen this year, Redfin reports. And a consumer advocate is telling buyers to pay no more than 2%.Aug 8Aug 8
Jeff OstrowskiinMinds Without BordersYounger homeowners are more willing to tap home equity for questionable usesWondering whether you should hit up all that value in your house? Here’s a quick guide.Aug 7Aug 7
Jeff OstrowskiinMinds Without BordersMortgage rates are plunging, and refinancing might make senseIt might be time to consider swapping out home loans. Here’s a quick guide.Aug 5Aug 5
Jeff OstrowskiinMinds Without BordersGood news for first-time buyers: Down payment assistance programs keep expandingDown payment assistance programs are growing more numerous — and more generous. Income limits in Northern California are up to $300,000.Aug 2Aug 2
Jeff OstrowskiinMinds Without BordersThe Wacky Housing Market in 7 ChartsThe crisis in only in certain cities, and there are many affordable areasAug 11Aug 11
Jeff OstrowskiinMinds Without BordersThe Election’s Effect on the Housing Market? There Is NoneThe president has little to do with thisJul 31Jul 31