An Expert Advisor Will Give You the Best Advice in Today’s Market

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

Having an experienced guide coaching you through the process of buying or selling a home is important in a normal market – but today’s market is far from normal. As a result, an expert real estate advisor isn’t just good to have by your side, they’re essential. Today’s housing market is full of extremes. Experts project mortgage rates will continue to rise this year, and that’s driving significant demand for homes as buyers want to make their purchases before rates climb even higher. At the same time, an absence of sellers is leading to record-low housing inventory. This imbalance in supply...

Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a Row

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Rent vs. Buy.

In an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best long-term investment (see graph below): If you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, this poll should reassure you. Even when inflation is rising like it is today, Americans agree an investment like real estate truly shines. Why Is Real Estate a Great Investment During Times of High Inflation? With inflation reaching its highest level...

How Supply and Demand Can Impact Your Buying and Selling Goals

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

In today’s housing market, there are far more buyers looking for homes than sellers listing their houses. Based on the concept of supply and demand, this means home prices will naturally rise. Why is that? When there are more people trying to buy an item than there are making that item available for sale, that drives prices up. And that’s exactly the case in today’s housing market. So, knowing what’s happening with the inventory of homes for sale and the demand for housing is crucial for today’s buyers and sellers. Nationally, Demand Is High and Supply Is Very Low The latest buyer and seller...

The #1 Reason To Sell Your House Today

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

Almost every industry is currently struggling with supply chain disruptions. This also applies to the current U.S. housing market, where buyer demand far exceeds housing supply. Purchaser demand is very strong right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released their latest Existing Home Sales Report which reveals that sales surged in January. Existing home sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.5 million – an increase of 6.7% from the prior month, with sales up in all regions. However, there’s one big challenge. Inventory Is at an All-Time Low Because purchaser...

4 Simple Graphs Showing Why This Is Not a Housing Bubble

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2022. Posted in Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Pricing.

A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as year-over-year home price appreciation is still in the double digits. However, this market is very different than it was during the housing crash 15 years ago. Here are four key reasons why today is nothing like the last time. 1. Houses Are Not Unaffordable Like They Were During the Housing Boom The affordability formula has three components: the price of the home, wages earned by the purchaser, and the mortgage rate available at the time. Conventional lending...

What’s Driving Today’s High Buyer Demand? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

Some Highlights There’s an influx of buyers looking for homes today, and that means your house is in high demand. Here are a few reasons why so many people are looking to buy a home. Buyers are motivated to beat rising mortgage rates, and many want to escape rising rents. There’s also additional demand from millennials who are reaching peak homebuying age. If you’re thinking about selling your house, today’s demand is great news. Let’s connect to begin the process of listing your house while buyers are ready to purchase. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low?

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

One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth is, we’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, so real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The number of buyers searching for a home greatly outweighs how many homes are available for sale. While low inventory in the housing market isn’t new, it’s a challenge that continues to grow over time. Here’s a look at two reasons why today’s housing supply is low and what that means for you. 1. New Home Construction Fell Behind for Several Years The graph below shows new home...

Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

Some Highlights According to a Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for eight years in a row. Real estate tops the list because you’re not just buying a place to call home – you’re investing in your future. Real estate is typically considered a stable and secure asset that can grow in value over time. Let’s connect today if you’re ready to make real estate your best investment this year. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Are You a Homeowner Thinking About Climate Change?

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

Americans are more aware than ever of the effects climate change and natural disasters can have on their homes. According to a report from realtor.com: “More than 3 in 4 recent buyers, 78%, took [natural disasters] into account when choosing the locations of their homes, . . .” The study also found that many existing homeowners (34%) have already considered selling their houses and moving to a new location because of the changing climate. If you’re like those homeowners and are weighing your options about what to do next, here’s some information to keep in mind as you begin the process of...

Why Right Now Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Sellers

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

If you’re thinking about selling your house in 2022, you truly have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at your fingertips. When selling anything, you always hope for strong demand for the item coupled with a limited supply. That maximizes your leverage when you’re negotiating the sale. Home sellers are in that exact situation right now. Here’s why. Demand Is Very Strong According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 6.18 million homes were sold in 2021. This was the largest number of home sales in 15 years. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for...

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