DuPage County

March 11, 2020

Coronavirus may stall U.S. economy

 

 

The coronavirus will stall the U.S. economy without causing a contraction, according to a Goldman Sachs forecast issued Sunday.

GDP growth will slow to 0.7% in the current quarter, the worst pace since the financial crisis, and grind to a halt in the second quarter, …

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March 4, 2020

MORTGAGE RATES NEAR RECORD LOWS

Chart, courtesy of Freddy Mac

 

The black solid line above demonstrates a resistance line where I predict

interest rates will bounce back up. After that, it's anyone's guess where

they go. 

 

Given the recent volatility of the 10-year Treasury yield, it's …

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Feb. 26, 2020

Are mortgage rates about to hit an all-time low?

 

 

The lowest mortgage rates ever occurred around Thanksgiving 2012, when the interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 3.31% (according to Freddie Mac data). However, rising panic over the coronavirus could drive rates to lows never seen before.

The signs of record …

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Feb. 12, 2020

Valentines Day Gifts

Here are a few ideas if you’re in search of a fun gift:

 

1 | For the Music-Lover: Tickets to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Whether your partner is new to the symphony or is a seasoned concert-goer, tickets to a performance are a perfect gift. …

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Feb. 5, 2020

Selling your home in the "SPRING"

There’s no time like the present to plan ahead. If you’re even thinking about selling your home early next year, there are a number of things you can (and should!) do now to prepare.

Here are a few tips to get your home market-ready before colder temps set …

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Jan. 29, 2020

Mortgage rates close in on all-time lows

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Mortgage rates have dropped this week, with 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaging 3.60% — down from 3.65% a week ago, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. Last week, rates were little changed.

The 30-year average is the …

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Jan. 22, 2020

For the First-Time Home Buyer: FAQs Answered

 

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After saving up diligently for years, it’s finally time to purchase your very first home. A first-time home purchase is a big milestone, and one to truly celebrate and cherish. But it’s also a decision that requires careful research.

 

While …

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Jan. 15, 2020

Housing Market Predictions 2020 – City Breakdown

 

 

Housing Market Sales Growth Price Growth          
United States -1.8% 0.8%          
Akron, Ohio
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Jan. 15, 2020

Chicago 2020 Forecast

 

2020 housing market predictions - realtor.com

 

2020 Housing Market Predictions

National Forecast 2020: Search for balance

– Home price growth will flatten, with a forecasted increase of 0.8 percent
– Inventory will remain constrained, especially at the entry-level price segment

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Dec. 18, 2019

2020 Home Design Trend Predictions

 

 

 

Whether you have a significant home project planned for the coming year, you’re looking to refresh your home with some design tweaks, or you’re updating your house to sell, selecting paint colors, decor styles, and new pieces can be overwhelming. Updating …

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