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Mary Beth Eastman
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Writer and Editor, Freelance
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Biography
Mary Beth is a writer with seven years of experience sharing personal finance information with readers and more than 15 years of experience in journalism. With expertise in credit cards, mortgages, loans, insurance, and real estate, her work has appeared in numerous publications including Bankrate, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, Angi, New York Post, Fox Business, Credible, Investopedia, and others.
insurance, personal loans credit cards, mortgages student loans, real estatePersonal finance
Content
By Mary Beth Eastman, Ray Frager Verified, Gina Freeman| U.S. News and World Report Verified Mortgage defaults have ticked up slightly since last year, primarily among FHA borrowers. Late or missing mortgage payments can seriously affect your credit history and could even lead to foreclosure. To avoid default, consider refinancing, using a home equity loan or line of credit, or asking your lender for forbearance or a loan modification. Mortgage defaults have risen slightly since this time last year, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
By Mary Beth Eastman, Tim Lucas| Mortgage Research Center@ A couple in their early 20s leveraged every advantage to become ultra-young homeowners. Other buyers can do the same. How old is the average homebuyer? Not 30. Not 40. Not even 50. The average age of a homebuyer in 2024 was 56, according to research from the National Association of Realtors. Seems high, right? It is. The previous year, the average age was 49.
By Mary Beth Eastman, Tim Lucas| Mortgage Research Center@ Not all new construction homes are trouble-free. You have to remain diligent despite buying a brand-new home. Paper-thin drywall. Crooked moldings. Cracked grout and tiles. Framing gaps so wide you could drive a truck through them. There are plenty of new-home horror stories on social media these days. Are today’s new construction homes really crafted with such shoddy workmanship? And if so, is the only solution to grit your teeth and buy a Victorian-era money pit?
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States