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 […]
The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself. And just like any other relationship, it requires work, attention, and nurturing. With 2022 around the corner, I’m sure we’re all trying to find ways to improve in the new year. As cliche as it may sound, life is too short […]
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 […]