By PATRICK LAVERY
With the end of the third quarter of 2023 in sight, indications are that the Federal Reserve will pause hiking its federal funds rate this week – as it did in June before again raising the target range in July – and investors will be watching closely on Wednesday to see if Chairman Jerome Powell gives any indication as to what they might do to end the calendar year.
The FOMC’s course of action, while holding no direct bearing on mortgage rates, acts as a strong indicator of what direction those rates will go in next. According to Business Insider, a pause on the part of the Fed won’t do much to move mortgage rates, currently above…
The Mortgage Note’s team has been tracking national trends and the ways companies are working to attract buyers and sellers to the market this spring.
Editor Kimberley Haas interviewed industry leaders to learn more about what they are seeing and what products are being offered for this podcast.
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By KIMBERLEY HAAS
Craving some sunshine? You are not alone as the migration to the Sun Belt continues past the pandemic.
Data from U-Haul and North American Van Lines shows that the Carolinas, Florida, and Texas were among the top inbound states for migration last year. That trend is expected to continue.
And as the state of North Carolina sees an influx of new residents, the coastal city of Wilmington has been attracting accolades. It was listed as the second best place to live in North Carolina by Forbes Advisor last fall, coming in after Raleigh, the state’s capital.
In January, the median listing home price in Wilmington was $435,700, trending up 18.1% year-over-year. The median home sold price was…
Kelly Zitlow is rejoining Cornerstone Home Lending (CHL) as its EVP of Sales and Engagement, the company announced in a press release. “I could not be more excited to be back ‘home’ with Cornerstone Home Lending,” she said. “During a time when many mortgage companies are struggling, Cornerstone Home Lending continues to be a standout leader in the industry, providing strength and stability in the market by expanding product/service offerings and carefully considering the needs of its clients.” Zitlow worked for CHL as a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist for just over three years, starting in 2017. During this time, she was a nationally-recognized originator who ranked among the country’s top producers. In early 2022, however, she left the company to…
