{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"&quot;Escrow Shock&quot; \u2014 The Hidden Homeownership Crisis","description":"Your interest rate may be fixed, but that doesn\u2019t mean your monthly housing payment is safe from a major increase. Homeowners across the country are experiencing \u201cescrow shock\u201d as rising insurance premiums, property taxes, and account shortages drive their payments higher. Bill explains why these increases happen and how both buyers and current homeowners can prepare for them. A little planning today could prevent a painful budget surprise tomorrow. Here\u2019s what we discuss in this episode:  \ud83c\udfe0 Escrow Shock: The payment increase homeowners didn\u2019t expect  \ud83d\udcc8 Rising Expenses: Taxes and insurance keep climbing  \ud83d\udcb0 Budgeting Wisely: Leave room for ownership costs  \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Protect Your Payment: Shop policies and verify estimates  \ud83d\udcde Expert Guidance: Build your budget with accurate numbers CONTACT: Schedule a time to meet with Bill here: https:\/\/calendly.com\/blitton\/ Visit the Smart Mortgage Show website for more podcasts, videos and mortgage info: https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/ Call: 484-352-4151.  Check us out on YouTube: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3KbUxAF ","author_name":"Smart Mortgage Show with Bill Litton","author_url":"https:\/\/smartmortgageshow.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42095340\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42095340"}