At the height of the pandemic, more than 7.2 million homeowners were in the mortgage forbearance program, which allows some borrowers to pause their payments. The economy has since posted one of the fastest recoveries in history. Now, just 1.7 million borrowers are enrolled in the forbearance program.

Mortgage applications decreased last week in step with a drop in refinancing as mortgage rates remained unchanged. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said on Wednesday its seasonally adjusted market composite index tracking mortgage applications fell 2.4% from a week earlier, reflecting a 3.8% decline in applications to refinance existing loans in the week ending Aug. 27.

Are you trying to find a home to purchase but have found the going to be difficult? Right now there is a housing inventory shortage across the country which has created an environment that is challenging to say the least to get a home. One of the options you may want to consider is an off-market property.

Are you planning on buying a home that needs work? If you are a first-time buyer or have a limited spending budget it is not uncommon to be looking at fixer-upper properties. Fixer-upper homes of course come with the task of making them more functional and sometimes livable as well.

When you buy or sell a home there is a distinct possibility you may find out you need storage space. There are a few reasons why this could happen but the most likely is the timing for closing on a house. Sometimes schedules just don't align and temporary storage may be needed. There are of course multiple options for storing your possessions.

If you have never purchased a home before, you're probably giving some thought to either buying a condo or a single-family home. Without a doubt, there are pros and cons to each housing choice. Buying a house is pretty straightforward. Buying a condo, however, can be a bit more complicated.

Are you planning on selling your home in the near future? Have you been contemplating if there are any tax consequences that you need to know about? Selling a house today brings with it the increased chance of capital gains tax. Why? Real Estate markets all across the country have exploded!

These buyers often come armed with the kind of financial firepower ordinary Americans can't hope to match, housing experts say.

When you are buying or selling a home it is not unusual for real estate agents to take for granted some of the lingoes they use on a daily basis. At times agents just think that all consumers should know every real estate term. Once such term is the word "pending".

Have you heard the term en suite bedroom or bathroom and wondered what the heck it meant? You are not alone as many people have no idea what en suite means. We will take a deep dive so you know the exact meaning of an en suite bedroom and bath.

Are you considering physically moving the house you own? If so, you are not alone. There are many folks who research the possibility of relocating their home either to a different spot on their property or another lot altogether.

Do you plan on purchasing your first house in the coming year? If so, you are probably looking forward to the day you will either be moving out of a rental property or the family home you grew up in. Whatever the case may be the thought of becoming a homeowner is probably tantalizing.

Did you know it's possible when buying a home to get a seller to pay some of your closing costs? While it is harder to do in overheated real estate markets that favor sellers, it's not out of the question at all in a more balanced market.

Landscape is a common topic among many homeowners, and often redoing a yard with fresh landscape or design elements is one of the first things that homeowners choose to update after purchasing a home. Ultimately, a perfect yard could vary drastically pending on a homeowner’s specific wants and interests, however there are a few things that seem to be commonly sought after among many home buyers when it comes to a yard’s landscape.

When you are going to be moving one option you have when changing your address is to opt for having your own PO box. One of the questions that often comes up is how much do PO boxes cost to rent.

Are you wondering whether you should do a no-cost refinance of your current home mortgage? There are times when it is cut and dry that it makes sense to refinance your existing mortgage.

Maggee Miggins with Miggins Real Etsate spoke to Andrew Becker, CEO of Andrew Becker Enterprises, a Millburn based Landscaping Service Company, to better understand landscape design and how we as homeowners can transform our yards to that beautiful space we see in magazine photos. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, these simple guidelines will help take some of the mystery out of planting.

One of the more frequently asked questions from both home buyers and sellers are how long will it take to close on a house. When the question is asked most people want to know the time frame from when an offer is made until the conclusion of the sale.

If you live in a house, it's much easier to keep fit here are 11 reasons why? File this under "Things the COVID-19 pandemic taught me."

Are you trying to decide whether to buy a home in a neighborhood or an isolated country road setting? There are going to be pros and cons to each type of location. Trying to decide often boils down to what kind of lifestyle you prefer to lead.