Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on May 1, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Rent vs. Buy.

Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census shows rents have been climbing pretty steadily since 1988. And, data from the latest rental report from Realtor.com shows rents continue to grow today, even though it’s at a slower pace than we saw at the height of the pandemic:“In March 2023, the U.S. rental market experienced single-digit growth for the eighth month in a row . . . The median asking...

Facts About Closing Costs [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 1, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable.

Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Avoid Once You Do.

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on January 1, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Here’s a list of things you may not realize you need to avoid after applying for your home loan. Don’t Deposit Large Sums of Cash Lenders need to source your money, and cash isn’t easily traceable. Before you deposit any amount of cash into your accounts, discuss the proper way to document your transactions with your loan officer. Don’t Make Any Large Purchases It’s not just home-related purchases that could disqualify you from...

Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional.

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on January 1, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Selling Myths.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy task considering how sensationalized headlines are today. Jay Thompson, Real Estate Industry Consultant, explains: “Housing market headlines are everywhere. Many are quite sensational, ending with exclamation points or predicting impending doom for the industry. Clickbait, the sensationalizing of headlines and content, has been an issue since the dawn of the internet, and housing news is not immune to it.” Unfortunately,...

Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on January 1, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one of the steps you should take early on is making sure you’re financially ready for your purchase. Here are just a few of the financial fundamentals you’ll need to focus on as you set out to buy a home. Build Your Credit Your credit is one element that helps determine which home loan you’ll qualify for. It also impacts your mortgage interest rate. While there are many factors that go into your mortgage application, a higher credit score could lead to a lower monthly payment in the long run. So how do you make sure your credit is in the best...

What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks high on your goal sheet, you’re in good company. Many of your peers are also pursuing their dream of owning a home. The 2022 Millennial & Gen Z Borrower Sentiment Report from Maxwell says: “Many young adults have demonstrated their resolve to embark on the journey toward homeownership soon. More than half of millennials and Gen Zs plan to apply for a mortgage sometime within the next year.” Let’s take a look at why homeownership makes the top of so many...

Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 1, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter. And to do that, turn to trusted real estate professionals. They can help you plan your finances and prepare your budget. Here are just a few costs experts say you can expect. 1. Down Payment Saving for your down payment is likely top of mind as you set out to buy a home. But do you know how much you’ll need to save? While each situation is different, there’s a common...

Why Today’s Housing Inventory Proves the Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on September 1, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Selling Myths.

Whether or not you owned a home in 2008, you likely remember the housing crash that took place back then. And news about an economic slowdown happening today may bring all those concerns back to the surface. While those feelings are understandable, data can help reassure you the situation today is nothing like it was in 2008. One of the key reasons why the market won’t crash this time is the current undersupply of inventory. Housing supply comes from three key places: Current homeowners putting their homes up for sale Newly built homes coming onto the market Distressed properties (short sales...

3 Tips for Buying a Home Today

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on September 1, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Pricing.

If you put off your home search at any point over the past two years, you may want to consider picking it back up based on today’s housing market conditions. Recent data shows the supply of homes for sale is increasing, giving buyers like you additional options. But it’s important to keep in mind that while inventory is improving, it’s still a sellers’ market. And that means you need to be prepared as you set out on your home search. Here are three tips for buying the home of your dreams today. 1. Understand How Mortgage Rates Impact Your Homebuying Power Mortgage rates have increased significantly...

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