With so many things happening in the world today, we’ve decided to put a pause on the mortgage talk for a second and give our focus to issues that have been weighing heavy on our hearts and minds. Here at Wilkes Mortgage Group, we want to do our part by sending a message of […]
Mortgage Rates Are Going Up, What Does This Mean for Spring 2022 Homebuyers? After two years of incredibly low rates, the average mortgage rate is now the highest it’s been since May 2019, i.e pre-pandemic. As we re-enter normalcy again, homeowners now face the challenge of the rising cost of borrowing, appreciating house prices, and […]
It is no secret that the 2021 housing market wasn’t exactly the most buyer-friendly. Low interest rates and increased flexibility from working remotely encouraged many first-time homebuyers to enter the market for the first time. This quickly resulted in limited inventory, record-high prices, and outrageous bidding wars. In short, 2021 was one of the most […]
Becoming a homeowner can be exciting and scary at the same time. As you embark on this new adventure, you’ll want to do your due diligence and research as much as possible. While the internet can be extremely helpful, it can also become a black hole of information and you shouldn’t believe everything you hear. […]
The Final Push: How to Finish Off 2021 Strong It almost feels like we’ve blinked and 2021 has come to an end. We keep saying “I can’t believe it’s already September, then October,” then before we know it the holidays are here. This year has presented all of us with many challenges, surprises, […]