The last three years have been an absolute rollercoaster for the housing market and the mortgage industry. From low lows and scarcity to high highs and abundance, so what should we expect in the last 6 months of 2023? Historically low-interest rates created a spending boom starting in 2020, with heightened demand and minimal inventory […]
Hello friends. Long time no chat. These past few months have been some of the most challenging, eye-opening, and growth-provoking I’ve ever had. I’m excited to get back in touch with the Wilkes Mortgage Group community and to continue providing education and clarity in the mortgage space, with the occasional dose of “realness.” Change is […]
Social media has the power to connect us to others around the world, however, it also has disconnected us from real life. It can change the way our brains form new social relationships, maintain current ones and participate in social groups. While the digital world presents us with so many opportunities in terms of staying […]
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 […]