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Amie McCarthy has more than two decades of experience in mortgage finance, structured products and banking. She is a vice president with Nationwide Title Clearing, covering capital markets. McCarthy has worked from Wall Street to Washington, D.C., for investment banks, a GSE and regulators. You can reach her at Amie_McCarthy@nwtc.com
Should You Invest in Single-Family Rentals in 2020?
As Americans consider the need for more space, demand for single-family rentals will likely remain strong. Real estate investing requires capital, patience and discipline. It is a sound way to build wealth, but it is not for the faint of heart. Capital Capital is needed both to make the initial investment in a single-family property and to maintain it. Are you planning to purchase a property outright or to finance
How Long Will Rates Be So Low?
The recovery is dependent on employment and business growth, so rates will likely remain low for the foreseeable future. On March 15, 2020, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Reserve cut the Fed funds rate to 0.25%. This reflects the rate at which commercial banks lend reserves to each other overnight, on an uncollateralized basis. The Fed’s goal is to encourage growth and spending. As the pandemic
Real Estate’s Short, Hot Summer
With any luck, demand will heat up the housing market this summer. Spring is a home-buying season. However, the 2020 season had a false start. 2020 started with new and existing home sales at a 12-year high. In late February to early March, mortgage applications were up, and the market looked optimistic. Then COVID-19 hit, and the U.S. sheltered in place. Open houses were canceled, and future homebuyers were suddenly
