Murphy Real Estate Law Group

04/11/2024

Save The Date!

Brokers, please join us for an exclusive unveiling of our "Enhanced Broker Business Builder Plan"!

Date: May 9, 2024
Time: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Piercey & Associates, Ltd., 1525 S. Grove Ave. Suite 204, Barrington, IL 60010

We understand the challenges of growing your listings, and we're here to help. Our innovative plan is designed to support brokers like you in achieving even greater success.

Discover how our complementary estate planning services and experienced real estate attorneys can help you secure more listings. When you succeed, we all win!

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks while networking with industry professionals.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your business to new heights. Please RSVP by April 30, 2024, to secure your spot at this event.

We look forward to welcoming you and discussing how we can help you achieve even greater success in your real estate endeavors.

Piercey & Associates, Ltd.

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03/14/2024

Should U.S. mortgage lenders go Dutch-style?

Dutch-style mortgages offer something American mortgages don't: automatically lower interest rates as the loan is paid off.

03/08/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/things-homebuyers-should-do-before-the-feds-march-meeting/

The Federal Reserve is set to meet again on March 19. Here are three things homebuyers should do before then.

03/07/2024

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/06/weekly-mortgage-demand-surges-11percent-as-more-homes-hit-the-spring-market.html

Mortgage demand surged back last week as the spring season kicked off with still higher mortgage rates.

03/04/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/should-you-lock-in-mortgage-rate-before-the-feds-march-meeting/

The Federal Reserve is set to meet again on March 19. Should homebuyers lock in a mortgage rate before then?

03/01/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-a-heloc-may-be-better-than-a-home-equity-loan-this-spring/

Are you torn between a HELOC and a home equity loan? Here's why a HELOC may be the better option this spring.

07/26/2023

At every purchase closing I have, I make a point of reviewing this topic with my clients. Most importantly, I advise each client that if they receive notice their loan was sold to always contact the lender via telephone to confirm before paying the new servicer. And if you have auto-payment set up also remember to cancel before the next payment goes out.

When your lender sells your mortgage to another company, the terms stay the same—but you should take a few steps to protect yourself.

07/25/2023

Tips on how to help your clients prepare now for lower mortgage rates in the future (hopefully!).

There's no time like now to put yourself in the best position to buy a house -- and to score a better rate. Here's how.

07/18/2023

Marry the house, date the rate?

Should you buy now and refinance later or wait for mortgage rates to decline? We asked experts what they thought.

06/16/2023

It’s illegal for lenders to discriminate based on age, but there may be other factors at play for seniors.

06/07/2023

Will defaults on commercial mortgages become the next big crisis for the real estate market?

Some $1.5 trillion in mortgages will come due in the next two years, a potential time bomb as higher interest rates push down property values.

05/04/2023

Great tips. I review #2 with my purchase clients at every closing.

On the face of it, paying off your mortgage faster sounds like a great idea. You can shorten the time frame that you have to make payments and you'll save potentially tens of thousands of dollars of...