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Doug Schoonmaker - What Can a Community Bank Do for You - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

What is a Community Bank and What Options Can They Give You on a Home Loan?

What is a Community Bank, and How Can They Help You with Your Next Home Purchase? We hate to say we told you so, but we told you so. We at Real Estate Right Now have said for the last 12 months interest rates would start dropping when we got into 2024 as we get closer to an election year…they seem to magically drop. And guess what? They did!! As more home buyers get into the market you should consider your lending options. And one such option is the community bank. Wait…what? What is a community bank you may eagerly ask? Well rather then spell it out here, on this[…]

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Doug Schoonmaker - SVB Band and Real Estate Conversations - Real Estate Right Now with Jay Izso

Effects of the SVB Collapse and Real Estate Conversations You Should Be Having

We have all seen the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank. There has been a ripple effect for sure, but what does that mean for local banks?  And what are the effects when it comes to investing in real estate? Senior Loan Officer Team | United Community Bank (ucbi.com) joins us on this episode of Real Estate Right Now to talk about the variety of implications on buying and selling real estate. Then we dive into conversations that if you are buying or selling with your mortgage lender and real estate professional.  Really an insightful show!  Reach out to Doug personally by going to www.applywithdoug.com Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS,[…]

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Doug Schoonmaker and Jay Izso Real Estate Right Now Show

Mortgage Programs with 100% financing – Todays Market and More!

There is an song from the 80’s entiteld “Should Stay or Should I Go” by the “Clash”.  Well we ask the quesiton in this episode of Real Estate Right Now with “Should I Buy or Should I Stay”. Doug Schoonmaker, VP, Mortgage Originator/Area Sales Manager for Unitied Community Bank gives us an update in the real estate market, and some tips on navigating this market. Are we headed for a recession.  Doug also introduces us to two programs with 100% financing.  It is a fun show that will certainly educate you…listen for Doug’s little ditty entitled, “Marry the Mortgage and Date the Rate”. Linda Craft Team, Realtors for 35 years their clients[…]

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