What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on May 1, 2023. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Pricing.

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone in your position right now.Here’s what industry experts are saying right now about the spring housing market and what it means for you:Selma Hepp, Chief Economist, CoreLogic:“We see more competition among buyers . . . Housing supply also tends to grow during the spring months. And this is also the time of year when...

Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on May 1, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones need. But what happens when your needs change? If this hits home for you, it may be time to make a move.According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average person has lived in their current house for ten years. If you’ve been in your home for a while, think about how much in your life has changed since you moved in. Even if you thought it would be your forever home when you bought...

We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?

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

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good if you want to list your house?It starts with the number of homes available for sale. The latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows housing supply is still astonishingly low. Today, we have a 2.6-month supply of homes at the current sales pace. Historically, a 6-month supply is necessary for a ‘normal’ or ‘neutral’ market...

4 Key Tips for Selling Your House This Spring

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 1, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Selling Myths.

Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. But with recent shifts in real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several years. To sell your house quickly, without hassles, and for the most money, be sure to follow these four simple tips:1. Make Sure You Give Buyers AccessOne of the biggest mistakes you can make as a seller is limiting the days and times when buyers have access to view your home. In any market, if you want to maximize the sale of your house, you can’t limit potential buyers’...

Have You Thought About Why You Might Want To Sell Your House? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 1, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Infographics, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

Get Ready: The Best Time To List Your House Is Almost Here

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

If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching.Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset of the pandemic) and determined the ideal week to list a house this year:“Home sellers on the fence waiting for that perfect moment to sell should start preparations, because the best time to list a home in 2023 is approaching quickly. The week of April 16-22 is expected to have the ideal balance of housing market conditions that favor home...

The Role of Access in Selling Your House

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 1, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Selling Myths.

Once you’ve made the decision to sell your house and have hired a real estate agent to help, they’ll ask how much access to your home you want to give potential buyers. Your answer matters more now than it did in recent years. Here’s why.At the height of the buying frenzy seen during the pandemic, there was a rise in the number of homebuyers who put offers on houses sight unseen. That happened for three reasons:Extremely low housing inventoryA lot of competition from other buyers wanting to take advantage of historically low mortgage ratesAnd general wariness of in-person home tours during...

Checklist for Selling Your House This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Infographics, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2023. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply:

A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2023. Posted in Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

Many people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says:

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