2026 Housing Market Outlook

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 1, 2025. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same.More Homes Will SellWith all of the affordability challenges at play over the past few years, many would-be movers pressed pause. But that pause button isn’t going to last forever. There are always people who need to move. And experts think more of them will start to act in 2026 (see graph below):What’s behind the change? Two key factors: mortgage rates and home...

Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 1, 2025. Posted in Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers, New Construction, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because they may be able to get a better deal.Builders are offering serious incentives today, and people are jumping on them. In fact, new home sales just hit their highest level in over two years (see graph below):Why Builders Are Throwing in PerksThere are more newly built homes for sale right now than there have been in years. And as a buyer, that can help you in two big ways. It gives you more options to choose...

Don’t Let Unrealistic Pricing Cost You Your Move

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 1, 2025. Posted in Agent Value, For Sellers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Selling Tips.

These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more important than ever. Why? While you may want to list high just to see what happens, that’s a plan that can easily backfire, and it’s going to cost you in today’s market.And the risk isn’t just missing out on offers, it’s missing out on the move you needed to make in the first place.The Real Pitfall of OverpricingMany homeowners remember what their neighbor’s house sold for a few years ago, and they want to chase that same sky-high number. The problem is, that was a different...

Fidelity Home Group | 79% of Homeowners Wish They Sold Sooner

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on October 29, 2025. Posted in Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

79% of Homeowners Wish They Sold Sooner 79% of homeowners wish they sold sooner. Let’s talk about why now may be the right time to act. NMLS ID 1834853 #fidelityhomegroup #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips Data Sources https://mediaroom.realtor.com/2025-09-05-Want-to-Sell-Your-Home-Start-Early-Realtor-com-R-Report-Finds-Equity-Is-High,-But-Success-Requires-Planning https://www.instagram.com/p/DOblW0Aj8rr/?igsh=am0zOW9naHN0bmV6

Fidelity Home Group | Only 2% of Home Sales Are Foreclosures or Short Sales

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on October 26, 2025. Posted in Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

Only 2% of Home Sales Are Foreclosures or Short Sales Want to know what’s happening in our local market? Let’s talk! NMLS ID 1834853 #fidelityhomegroup #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips #foreclosures #shortsales

Fidelity Home Group | Over two-thirds of homeowners have at least 50% equity or own their home

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on October 24, 2025. Posted in Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

Over two-thirds of homeowners have at least 50% equity or own their home free and clear. Over two-thirds of homeowners have at least 50% equity or own their home free and clear. If you want to find out how much you have, let’s chat! NMLS ID 1834853 #fidelityhomegroup #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips #homeequity Data Sources https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT1Y2022.B25027?q=mortgage https://www.attomdata.com/news/market-trends/home-sales-prices/q2-2025-home-equity-and-underwater-report/

Fidelity Home Group | What’s Really Happening with Home Prices Right Now?

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on October 21, 2025. Posted in Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

What’s Really Happening with Home Prices Right Now? What’s really happening with home prices right now? It all depends on where you live. Want the real story for your area? Let’s talk. NMLS ID 1834853 #fidelityhomegroup #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips Data Sources https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/

Fidelity Home Group | How Changing Rates Impact Your Monthly Payment

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on October 18, 2025. Posted in Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

How Changing Rates Impact Your Monthly Payment Even a small shift in mortgage rates can make a big difference in your monthly payment. Want to stay on top of rate changes and what they mean for your budget? Let’s connect. NMLS ID 1834853 #fidelityhomegroup #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips Data Sources https://www.mortgagecalculator.net/

Fidelity Home Group | Almost Half of Sellers Are Making Concessions To Get Their House Sold

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on October 15, 2025. Posted in Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

Almost Half of Sellers Are Making Concessions To Get Their House Sold Almost half of sellers are making concessions right now to get their house sold. If you want to know which concessions are working for sellers in our market, reach out. NMLS ID 1834853 #fidelityhomegroup #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips Data Sources https://www.redfin.com/news/home-seller-concessions-march-2025/

Fidelity Home Group | 2 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on October 12, 2025. Posted in Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

2 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today Since there are more new homes on the market, builders are motivated to sell and that’s leading to two great perks: price cuts and lower rates. Let’s connect if you want to see what builders are offering in our area. NMLS ID 1834853 #fidelityhomegroup #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips Data Sources https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/housing-economics/indices/housing-market-index https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/chart-mortgage-rate-new-home-buy-down/...

Author: Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User