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Palm Harbor is located 22 miles north of downtown St. Petersburg and west of Tampa. It is a largely residential community with several concentrations of commerce. Downtown Palm Harbor, north of Tampa Road between U.S. Highway 19 Alternate and Omaha Street hosts many small shops and eateries along with a handful of historic buildings. U.S. Highway 19, a mile or two east of downtown, offers access to higher concentrations of commerce, with an array of national chain restaurants and retailers. One entrance to Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, a nationally regarded golf course and home of the PGA’s Valspar Championship, is found on U.S. 19 just north of Alderman Road.

Don’t Believe Everything You Read: The Truth Many Headlines Overlook

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Distressed Properties, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Pricing.

There are a lot of questions right now regarding the real estate market as we head into 2022. The forbearance program is coming to an end and mortgage rates are beginning to rise. With all of this uncertainty, anyone with a megaphone – from the mainstream media to a lone blogger – has realized that bad news sells. Unfortunately, we’ll continue to see a rash of troublesome headlines over the next few months. To make sure you aren’t paralyzed by a headline, turn to reliable resources for a look at what to expect from the housing market next year. There are already alarmist headlines starting...

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How Smart Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates

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

Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022: “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.9% in the third quarter of 2021. We forecast mortgage rates to increase slightly through the remainder of the year and reach 3.0%, rising to 3.5% for full year 2022.” If you’re thinking of buying a home, here are a few things to keep in mind so you can succeed even as mortgage rates rise. Taking Time Off Can Be Costly Mortgage rates play a significant role in your home search. As rates go up, your monthly...

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Your Journey to Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Some Highlights When it comes to buying a home, there are a number of key milestones along the way. The process includes everything from building your team and understanding your finances to going house hunting, making an offer, and more. When you’re ready to start your journey, let’s connect so you have trusted guidance at every milestone in the process. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained an average of $51,500 in equity over the past year. If you’re looking for the best ways to use your growing equity, here are four options: 1. Use Your Equity To Buy a Home That Fits Your Needs If you’re finding you no longer have the space you need, it might be time to move into a larger home. Or, it’s possible you have too much space and would like something smaller....

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Florida Mortgage | All Signs Point to Your House Selling Quickly This Year

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

Florida Mortgage | All Signs Point to Your House Selling Quickly This Year | Current real estate conditions are creating great opportunities for sellers. Let’s connect to discuss why you should expect your house to sell quickly in today’s market. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

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Florida Mortgage | Your Perfect Home Is the One You Perfect After You Buy

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

Florida Mortgage | Your Perfect Home Is the One You Perfect After You Buy Don’t give up the search just because you haven’t found a home that checks every box. Let’s connect to see which of your "must haves" can be accomplished after you purchase. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

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Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy.

Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic: “Since January of this year, the national median rent has increased by a staggering 16.4 percent. To put that in context, rent growth from January to September averaged just 3.4 percent in the pre-pandemic years from 2017-2019.” Looking back, we can see rents rising isn’t new. The median rental price has increased consistently over the past 33 years (see graph below):If you’re thinking of renting...

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