Gary Pierpont Blog

Being self-employed can sometimes present challenges when applying for a mortgage. Nav.com has an up-to-date checklist of requirements for getting approved. More, here.

 

This is mostly applicable to urban areas, but the managing director of Menlo Ventures, Venky Ganesan predicts some dramatic changes as self-driving cars become more prevalent. More, here.

 

Lauren Lyons Cole has a piece on the Consumer Reports site with tips to avoid being saddled with a mortgage you can’t afford. More, here.

 

Refinance volume is up 7% week to week. The average refinance loan size is also up. The full report can be found, here.

 

CNBC has a report, and accompanying video, on the Spring real estate market, and the advantage seller’s have. Additionally, home prices are up, nationally. More, here.

 

While the drop is not significant, rates remain near historical lows. More, here.

 

The Simply Money team at Cincinnati.com have a discussion about the importance of paying off your mortgage before retirement. More, here.

 

Benny Kass at the Chicago Tribune debunks some common real estate myths. More, here.

 

The drop was not particularly significant, but a drop nonetheless. More, here.

 

Fox News has a short video and accompanying article about the use of drones in luxury real estate. More, here.