Source: Clare Trapasso | www.realtor.com | April 15, 2020 When Nicholas Dahl, 36, called Chase Bank to find out about his options for mortgage forbearance at the end of March, an automated voice informed him the wait time would be 43 hours and 45 minutes. Dahl, who runs his family's art transportation business, hasn't been able to draw a paycheck since all nonessential businesses in Illinois were shuttered on March 21 due to the coronavirus pandemic. And he doesn't know how much longer he and his wife will … [Read more...]
How to Design Your Garden for More Meaning and Connection
Gardens can connect us to the natural world in meaningful ways, whether we’re plucking the first ripe berries of the season or pausing to watch wild birds flit through foliage. While we most often talk about the nuts and bolts of landscape design — the shrubs, pathways and irrigation systems that make them work — let’s take a moment to explore the less tangible ways we can design our gardens to foster connection with nature. 1. Plant Something From Your Childhood Gardens can be powerful places for connecting … [Read more...]
Expert Roundup: Mortgage Rate Predictions for 2020
Mortgage interest rates dropped lower in 2019 than many experts predicted a year ago. That was welcome news for many borrowers who ended up buying a home and homeowners who decided to refinance. Now that a new year is nearly upon us, it's natural to be curious about 2020 mortgage rate predictions. See today's mortgage rates 2020 mortgage rate predictions Where will mortgage rates in 2020 be? For a forecast, we looked to leading housing organizations and industry authorities. The good news is that all of … [Read more...]