Smart Rate Mortgage, LLC is no longer licensed as a residential mortgage company in Illinois. Meanwhile, Michael Strauss, its only loan officer, now has an inactive status on his license, according to the Illinois Department of... Read more »
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door open to a future interest rate hike on Wednesday, but most housing professionals are hopeful that the Fed may be done hiking interest rates... Read more »
Mortgage rates have a significant impact on the real estate market, affecting both buyers and sellers. Even a small shift in interest rates can significantly affect the affordability of homes, monthly payments,... Read more »
If you own a rental property in the U.S., you may be wondering how much tax you have to pay on your rental income. In this blog post, we will answer... Read more »