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How Debt Shapes Your Home Loan Future
Consumer debt and late payments play a crucial role in a borrower's ability to qualify for a mortgage. Lenders review your entire financial profile, especially your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio and credit history, to assess whether you can responsibly manage a new home loan in addition to your existing obligations. Debt-to-Income (DTI) Ratio Lenders typically require your DTI ratio (monthly debt payments divided by gross monthly income) to be 43% or lower, with some preferring
Marc Winter
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Do 50-Year Mortgages Really Make Sense for Investors?
When you first hear “50-year mortgage,” it sounds extreme—but for some investors, it’s sparking real curiosity. Could doubling the typical loan term actually make sense? Why It’s Getting Attention As home prices and interest rates stay high, the idea of a 50-year mortgage is gaining traction. The main appeal? Smaller monthly payments and better cash flow—something every investor pays attention to. If you’re house hacking (living in one unit and renting the others) or trying t
Marc Winter
Nov 14, 20251 min read


More Homes, More Options: Why Buyers Have a New Edge
In recent months, the real estate market has started to shift. After years of tight supply and fast-moving sales, more homes are now...
Marc Winter
Aug 29, 20252 min read


More Homes Are Hitting the Market—Why Aren’t Buyers Jumping In?
The housing market is seeing an unusual trend lately. Inventory is up by 16% compared to last year, meaning more homes are available...
Marc Winter
Aug 1, 20252 min read


REDFIN PRICE FORECAST
Redfin forecasts that U.S. home prices will stay flat or dip by about 1% by the end of 2025, mainly due to persistently high mortgage...
Marc Winter
Jun 4, 20251 min read


Homes in Monroe County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Source: Pocono Records New Realtor.com data shows Monroe County’s median home sale price rose to $310,000 in February, up 1.6% from...
Marc Winter
May 16, 20252 min read


How to Sell Your Home Fast Without Undercutting Your Price
by: Keller Williams RE How to Sell Your Home Fast Without Undercutting Your Price posted by Landmark Management Services, Inc. While the...
Marc Winter
Apr 23, 20252 min read


New Listings Surge Onto the Market This Week—but There’s a Holiday Catch
More sellers are cautiously entering the spring housing market, but high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty are keeping many on...
Marc Winter
Apr 21, 20252 min read


What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market
By Keith Griffith , realtor.com President Donald Trump's new tariffs have sparked fears of a trade war, potentially pushing the U.S....
Marc Winter
Apr 9, 20252 min read


Understanding Appraisals: What You Need to Know
by Keller Williams What Is a Home Appraisal? A home appraisal is an unbiased valuation by a licensed professional, required by lenders to...
Marc Winter
Mar 24, 20251 min read


Reasons to sell your house now--Before Spring
Reasons to sell your house now--Before Spring poster of Landmark If you're considering selling your house, there are several factors to...
Marc Winter
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Pennsylvania Real Estate Market 2025
Pennsylvania Real Estate Market 2025 poster of Landmark Management Services Inc. Here is a summary of the Pennsylvania real estate market...
Marc Winter
Feb 21, 20251 min read


Mortgage Rate Update in Monroe County, PA
Mortgage Rate Update in Monroe County, PA Currently, the average 30-year mortgage rate in Monroe County, PA, is around 7%. Here's how...
Marc Winter
Feb 10, 20251 min read


NAR Housing Market Insights
by: Brian Winthrop, Citizens Here are the key insights from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2024 " Profile of Home Buyers and...
Marc Winter
Jan 29, 20252 min read


Tobyhanna Housing Market
Tobyhanna Housing Market-Landmarkmgmt The housing market in 18466 is not particularly competitive. Last month, the average sale price for...
Marc Winter
Jan 20, 20251 min read


Tobyhanna Real-Time Market Profile
Tobyhanna, PA Real-time Market Profile | source: Altos Research 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 The market remains in a relative stasis...
Marc Winter
Jan 8, 20251 min read


𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐛𝐲𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚, 𝐏𝐀
𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐛𝐲𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚, 𝐏𝐀 In...
Marc Winter
Nov 15, 20241 min read


𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧... 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭?
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧... 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭? 𝑏𝑦 𝐽𝑒𝑓𝑓 𝑉𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑡𝑎 Key points: Although the Fed cut rates,...
Marc Winter
Nov 13, 20241 min read
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