California Governor Caught Plotting Against Trump to Use Tax Dollars Inappropriately. With only 2 weeks to go before Former President Donald Trump takes office, blue state governors are gearing up for how to go to battle over Trump’s immigration policies, that is the number one item on these big state agendas. Why are they so concerned with Trump’s plan to remove the criminal illegal migrants from their states? Why are they coming out publicly opposing Tom Homan, Trump’s new border czar? Well we may have some answers after an internal memo was leaked to politico from an insider on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s team, from his office. Detailing how Gavin Newsom plans to fight Donald Trump’s mass deportations, and using tax dollars to do it!

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The City of Chicago has a major budget deficit. Chicago is outspending Los Angeles, New York, and other major big cities

What Chicago needs is an office of government efficiency. Get rid of Incompetent Mayor Brandon Johnson and other leaders without a clue

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Here is a link about an economist aggressively forecasting mortgage rates will drop under 4% in 2024. Could 2024 be a bull market for loan officers? Out of 150,000 loan officers, close to 100,000 either left the mortgage industry completely, retired early, or let their NMLS licenses expire and are in a different industry or thinking about going into a different industry. Hundreds if not thousands of mortgage companies, whether they are mortgage bankers, correspondent lenders, or mortgage brokers went out of business in 2023

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Below is a concise overview of the mortgage, real estate, and business updates for the week of December 23 to December 28, 2024:

Mortgage Rates and Housing Market Trends

Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise:

• For the second time in a row, mortgage rates have surged since July and now stand at 6.85 percent.
• This is an increase from 6.72 percent, which stood last week.
• The rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has also hiked again, breaking 6.61 percent this time last year.
• This also means it will keep increasing, as we saw it hit 6.89 percent in mid-July.
• In addition, 15-year fixed mortgages surged, with rates reported at a whopping 5.92 percent compared to 5.84 percent.
• As we enter the new year, the economy is expected to boost purchase rates to assist with the surging problem of undersupplied homes in the market.

Homeowners Costs Are Increasing

A rising trend indicates that homeowners are now spending more on property taxes and home insurance than they are reportedly spending on mortgages. The average single-family mortgage is set at 32 percent for property taxes and insurance, which breaks records as it’s the highest rate since 2014. The driving factor for this trend is the natural disasters that caused home values to skyrocket.

The Pirates of the Caribbean

Or, as I like to call them, the New York upstate, Omaha, New Orleans, and Miami Pirates that own homes. They are the worst, and so are mortgage holders because they pay more than half of their monthly payments on taxes and insurance. The average rate of this has grown to 7 percent, making owning a single-family single-family home a life of misery. And speaking of home buying in general, mortgage payments are high, no thanks to the recent rate cuts. In both 2014 and now, buying a home is a huge hassle for the rich and the poor, and I can assure you that this is only the start of our problems.

Advancements in the Real Every Field

Let’s start with Rocket Homes

• The CFPB also sued Rocket Homes for its alleged actions, in which the brokers were asked to purchase mortgage holder services from their company.
• The back-and-forth in this lawsuit goes deep, but to keep it short, the JMG Holding firm’s Jason Mitchell also comes into play within these allegations.
• Rocket Homes argues against the CFPB’s stance, enabling them to go at ease again.

Sadly, the CU building has also come under heat to be able sexual misconduct scandals with the inclusion of Master Batters: the brokers, Tal and Oren, go on to expose how eXp is real.

The recent allegations raised questions of integrity within a predominantly female industry sorely constructed by male figures. Detractors note the industry’s rampant culture, where safety precautions and a proper supervision hierarchy that controls malfeasance are non-existent. Pioneers such as the National Association of Realtors have tried devising policies that will help foster a balanced, safe, and upbuilding environment.

The sale of loans in multifamily commercial real estate by HomeStreet Bank

In a transaction that involved Bank of America, HomeStreet Bank went on to sell $990 million in unpaid principal balance of loans for almost $906 million. This translates to a 92% value of the loans. The only reason why this discount was given was due to the current interest rate environment and the lower yield of the loans. The deal is projected to aid HomeStreet in recovering from the multiyear loss and assuage investors worried about the previous halted merger with First Sun Capital Bancorp. Funds raised from the transaction will primarily be focused on addressing debt and looking for cheaper capital. The final date for the completion of the transaction is December 31. On the other hand, Home Street is expected to continue servicing the loans.

Forecast of Commercial Real Estate

The commercial real estate sector has been conditioned by various challenges, including the constant rise in interest rates, constantly decreasing supply, and high production expenses.

The hybrid and remote work trend has severely affected the office space market. And even now, despite a rather remarkable cutback from the Federal Reserve, long-term rates are elevated, making sales and refinancing more complicated than necessary. A massive 570 billion dollars worth of commercial real estate loans are due by 2025. These loans will most likely experience a cash flow deficit, while some may even face massive refinancing difficulties. The assumed Trump administration portrays promising tax structures and lower regulations as policies that further bolster the population’s confidence. The online shopping boom brought a sharp increase in demand for industrial supply. However, this has recently stagnated and is anticipated to bounce back when the newly available supply is subdued and demand rises. The growth of e-commerce stimulates future demand for industrial space. 2025 will likely be the year when this wheel starts rolling again. But we still have to navigate slow economic growth and tough refinancing circumstances.

Expected Housing Market Scenario

Expected changes in the 2025 housing market:

Towards 2025, hope is presented to future real estate hopefuls who have navigated on that tough terrain the last couple of years, as most are expected to find the housing market easier to deal with. There are predictions that mortgage rates will increase slightly over the 6% threshold, which will cause more listings to become available and slow the increase in the value of these listings. As the rate of interest declines, it is expected that more US citizens will be willing to relocate, aiding the housing inventory.

The current housing supply is likely to witness an uptrend growth of about 11.7%, which would dampen the competition with a more controlled price increase. However, they expect a remarkable rate decrease since they are most likely to follow the return on the 10-year treasuries, which may stay high if inflation continues. Overall, during 2025, there are high chances of the rates being more favorable for the buyers due to a high supply, alongside the mortgage rates being slightly lower than they used to be.

Lennar Homes are slashing their new home prices by 25% in 2024. CEO of Lennar admits their mortgage division is experiencing delinquencies and a higher number of debt to income ratio from consumers. Lennar Homes is America’s second largest New Home Builder.

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Mortgage and Real Estate News Weekend Edition: Market Wrap-Up Update (December 16 – December 21, 2024):

Mortgage Rates

Current Rates:

• The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is steady at 6.4% as of December 21, with the average fifteen-year fixed in the 5.8% region.
• The ongoing stability during a slow period provides some relief to home buyers.

Market Influences:

• Inflation figures and the Federal Reserve’s message on the likely direction of interest rates have contributed to fluctuations in existing economic indicators, keeping mortgage rates slightly further tempered.

Home Sales Activity

Existing Home Sales:

• In November, the National Association of Realtors registered a surge of 1.5% in existing home sales.
• This increase signals a boost in buyer activity for that month, caused primarily by seasonal changes and a subsequent boost in buyer activity.

Pending Home Sales:

• The market shows signs of strength going into the new year, as pending home sales also bumped by 2.3% during November.

Housing Inventory

Inventory Levels:

• Despite the increase in sales, housing inventory remains tight.
• The current supply of homes is around 2.7.
• This number is fairly low compared to the historical average of six over the months.

New Listings:

• In December, new listings noted an increase of 4%, which is commendable.
• This further shows that despite sellers’ affordability challenges.
• There is still a willingness to join the real estate bandwagon.

Home Prices

Price Trends:

• The median existing home price has served as a foremost determinant in history.
• The average selling price at the national level was $370,000, down almost two percent compared to the past year.

Regional Variations:

• Particular regions within the Southern and Midwestern parts of America are either showing slight rises in value or stabilization of values, in contrast to the major restructuring occurring within the Californian and New York markets.

Foreclosure Rates

Foreclosure Data:

• Financial strains on borrowers rapidly increase, resulting in foreclosure filings soaring by 10% in the last month.
• Significant activity has been done in foreclosures in Nevada and New Jersey.

Government Response:

• Local governments are trying to implement support measures for families facing foreclosure.
• These measures incorporate counseling services and monetary support.

Regulatory Developments

Federal Reserve Meetings:

• Over the recent months, mortgage rates have demonstrated signs of higher stability than in the past.
• This is due to the federal funds rate remaining steady after the Federal Reserve’s recent meeting.

Legislative Initiatives:

• Congress is paying attention to ongoing discussions on amending housing policies such as zoning laws and increasing funding for affordable housing.

Market Outlook

Outlook Towards 2025:

• Analysts expect the housing market to stabilize further in early 2025 if there are more sellers since there might be more inventory.
• However, other headwinds, like high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, may continue to dampen buyer demand in the property market.

Affordability Constraints:

• The affordability constraint continues to be serious, especially for first-time buyers.
• More attention to the developments of economic factors and interest rate fluctuations will be very important for the housing market’s health in the months close to the elections.

The picture of the mortgage and real estate market between 16 and December 21, 2024, resembles a guarded optimism given the developing challenges. There are signs of home sales picking up modestly and mortgage interest rates stabilizing, which is positive. In contrast, supplies and affordability remain key drivers in the lead-up to the new year. The key economic indicators and regulatory measures have given clues on what to anticipate in housing for 2025.

• This discussion was modified 4 months, 3 weeks ago by  Gustan Cho.
• This discussion was modified 4 months, 3 weeks ago by  Gustan Cho.

Joe Biden claims he is Honest Joe Biden

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Globalist and Democrats believe in depopulation especially Bill Gates, Joe Cheatin Lying Biden, Barack and Michael Robinson Obama

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This video clip is funny. Pranking a guy until he literally goes nuts.

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What is the difference between AXEN Mortgage and NEXA MORTGAGE?

You may have heard about the lawsuit where the National Association of Realtors was sued whereby the Plaintiffs alleged that NAR conspired to inflate commissions for Sellers, also alleging that Buyers would pay their own brokers, if not for NAR basically holding Sellers hostage to getting their properties listed on the MLS. As I read some of the commentary, it sounds as though the Plaintiffs allege price fixing, and lack of transparency in real estate transactions. WOW! Is all I can say to that. Being a Realtor for going on 32 years now, I would have to disagree with some of this. From the very first class, the trainers beat it into our heads that commissions are negotiable. That agency relationships must be disclosed to buyers and sellers. That dual agency must be approved by both the buyer and the seller and they must both understand what fiduciary duties they are giving up because of the dual agency arrangement. Disclose, Disclose, Disclose is what we heard. Now as the market has changed on a dime, we are seeing anything and everything but fixed prices. Commission rates are all over the place in our market, and that is because they are NEGOTIABLE. Of course there can always be some bad actors out there in the marketplace, but to try to change a business practice that helps buyers buy, and sellers sell, and allows them the right to negotiate their price, terms and commission rates with their brokers and each other, I believe would be so disruptive and counterproductive, that the parties will just find new ways to negotiate around it.

To pay today’s real estate commission, a seller factors that into his asking price, and so does the entire market place. If that changes and the buyer now has to pay his own broker, then the pricing of homes will need to decrease, and sellers will not be happy. Or, Buyers will need to offer a higher price and ask for Seller Concessions to help pay the buyer’s real estate commission, because Buyers will still be shopping with a limited amount of money to make their purchase, and will require down payment help, closing cost help, and now lets add on Buyer commission help? So all of you real estate agents out there, better start letting your voices be heard to your local, state and national associations about this issue. And BTW, all you mortgage brokers, you need to put in your commentary as well, because this can have a huge impact on getting your borrowers qualified, if they now have to start coming up with a Buyer’s side commission, along with all the other costs they pay on the ALTA. Personally, my hope is that this gets appealed and overturned, because we don’t need to turn an entire industry upside down to make improvements in transparency and fair dealing. We can do that by self regulating ourselves, as we have been doing for over 100 years. I would love to hear your thoughts on this lawsuit and where you think we might be headed because of it.

Can you please explain what POS means and how you can make money 💰 with POS with small business owners?

Mortgage Rates are finally dropping fast. JEROME POWELL, The Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board announced yesterday the Feds will not be increasing interest rates for the past two Fed meeting which caused mortgage rates to plummet. The 10 year treasuries started plummeting the past few days from a high of 5.0% to 4.66%

Needed 100% financed loan for a Condo purchase
I was approved in July for a 100% financed loan for a condo conversion.

Not sold are 50% of the units in this condo conversion, so I was placed into escrow some time ago (extension). This lender requires 50% of the units to have sold prior to funding the loan.

Well due to the length of time it has been, and the volatile mortgage market, I am now not qualified for 100% from this lender. They say I will now need to put down at least 10%. The property is 335K.

My Question now is this: Is there any lender out there that WILL APPROVE 100% financing for a condo conversion? My Fico scores are: 636, 622, 605

Thanks in advance for all your help!

. If Biden dies or gets impeached do we have to worry about this ding bat becing our President?Kamala Harris is being questioned by millions of Americans on her mental health state and her intelligence level. Is this idiot pretending to be dumb and stupid or is Kamala Harris a real idiot. Kamala Harris has zero brains 🧠 and seems this goof 🤪 is pretending to be a creature with a single digit IQ. Is this brainless moron the number 2 in charge of the United States? How humiliating to have this creature to represent the nation and be a power leader. The Imbecile in Chief. She has zero respect and is not a liked person in any way or form.

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Kamala Harris spent $1 Billion Dollars on her campaign in just 100 days. Not only did Kamala Harris spend one billion in just two months, but she is 20 million dollars in the hole. It turns out that Kamala Harris paid many celebrities for their endorsement: Beyonce was paid $10 milliion. Where is My Daddy Podcast was paid $100,000. Al Sharpton was paid $500,000, the list goes on. How can someone spend over one billion dollars and not win? How can Kamala Harris spend a billion dollars in two months and be negative 20 billion and consider herself fit to become President of the United States? Can Kamala Harris get in trouble for this? You can help out so many poor families with a billion dollars. Is this campaign fraud?

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Congratulations to former President Donald Trump. On November 5th, 2024, Former President Donald J. Trump and Senator JD Vance won the Republican ticket to the White House. Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Waltz lost the Democrat ticket to the Presidency after Kamala Harris spent $1 billion dollars and is $20 million in debt. There are still staff members who are due their paychecks and are waiting.

Here are a few relevant points to consider:

Political Implications of Election Results

Impact on the Republican Party: Trump’s nomination could unify different factions within the GOP or exacerbate divisions, depending on how his campaign is received by various voter demographics.

Democratic Strategy Moving Forward: The outcome of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz may prompt the Democratic Party to reassess its strategies, messaging, and candidate selection for future elections.

Campaign Financing: The mention of significant campaign spending and debt raises questions about campaign finance regulations and money’s political influence.

Staff and Campaign Management: The situation with unpaid staff can affect morale and the overall effectiveness of a campaign. It highlights the importance of financial management in political campaigns.

Voter Sentiment: Understanding voter sentiments and the issues that matter most to them will be crucial for both parties’ preparations for the general election.

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I’ve come to the conclusion that marriage or the Covenant of marriage is under attack. It seems that more than ever before husbands and or wives are giving up instead of fighting for the marriage. This is a serious issue in our current culture.

Why is it that people are giving up in this modern day culture? Why are people failing to see the value of fighting for marriage?

Deception! We are fighting a fight with God’s enemy. Satan is hell bent on destroying the Covenant relationship. The Covenant of marriage is a beautiful thing and in its proper place and order in proper alignment with the Covenant we have with God the Father through Jesus Christ’s incredible gift on calvary, we can find the beauty of what God intended for us.

Love is being willing to lay down one’s life for someone else. In a marriage we are going to find that our mate isn’t always doing things we like and certainly aren’t always easy to love. It’s not the actions we need to love. If we base our decisions to love based on what they do instead of loving them because we decide it’s the right thing to do we will always be on a roller coaster ride that feels like it will never end.

The apostle Paul tells us in the first letter the the church of Corinth in chapter 13 verses 4 to 8 love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; its not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it’s not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing., but it rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things; believes all things hopes all things; endures all things. Love never ends.

Imagine this being you he’s describing. Speak this with your name in each line. Now do the same for your spouse. Do you see how powerful this is? This is what we are called to do. We are called to do this for our spouse and others.

If you find yourself contemplating your future with your spouse, stop and consider what did Jesus do for you and me? He gave everything on the cross on Golgotha. He said in his dying breath Father forgive them for they know not what they do. We are called to lay down our rock like he convinced the men looking to stone the woman found in sexual sin. He wants us to lay down our Grievances toward one another and leave our incredible baggage at the cross for him to carry. Then pickup our cross realizing that it’s gonna hurt and follow him.

Oh, that’s not a popular statement is it? Everyone wants to believe when you come to Jesus it’s going to be rainbows and unicorns, but that’s never promised to us. We are promised that we will see trouble and we will have sorrow but that joy comes in the morning. We are promised that if we follow him we can have peace that passes all understanding.

So what are you waiting for? Focus on staying healthy in your relationship but if you’ve messed up and everyone does. Forgive and help your spouse find their way back to repentance and restoration with Christ Jesus. This is the message of the Gospel. I’m so glad to know and be able to walk in this and I hope this helps someone stay and stand for their marriage just like me. It’s worth it to fight. God’s already won. I know…

I read the end of the story. You can too.

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Home prices in Chicago South Loop are plummeting. Sellers are lowering prices and offering incentives. This correction is continuing throughout the city and Suburbs. Expect the downturn to continue in Chicago and other cities. Stay tuned

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It’s over folks. Comcast, the parent of MSNBC is up for sale. Viewership at MSNBC dropped 51% due to anti-Trump and anti-Republican stance. Major layoffs is also expected. On another note, CNN lost 21% of its Viewership

The mainstream media is on life support.

It is reported that Oprah Wilfrey was paid one million dollars by the Kamala Harris campaign. The Democrat Party is deteriorating and deteriorating fast

Many Democrat states are losing citizens changing parties to the Trump Team.

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I have been in the same line of work for 25 years but went from W2 to 1099 in August of last year, and my husband is always W2 as he has been a teacher for 20 years. Can we use our combined income? We will have 3.5-5% down and are currently working to pay our credit card debt to below 30%.

CNBC Jim Cramer and Crooked Media announced the economy is going strong and job opportunities are strong and little unemployment therefore interest rates should go higher. What are they thinking?

• This discussion was modified 1 year, 7 months ago by  Sapna Sharma.

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Is Kamala Harris the best candidate The Democrats have to face former President Donald Trump for 2024 Presidential Election? Are the Democrats that desperate of having a semi-descent candidate for President? Do Democrats think the American people are that stupid? Do Democrats need to name Kamala Harris, the person who slept her way up the political latter? Kamala Harris slept with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown to kick off her political career. Kamala Harris is not too smart. Many people cannot believe how she even became a lawyer let alone District Attorney of San Francisco, Attorney General of California, United States Senator, and Vice President of the United States. Now she is running for President? OMG. What has Kamala Harris ever achieved in her political career. Watch this video clip about Kamala Harris.

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