Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 1, 2024. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Pricing.

Thinking about buying a home? If so, you’re probably wondering: should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but here’s some information that can help you decide.What’s Next for Home Prices?Each quarter, Fannie Mae and Pulsenomics publish the results of the Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES). It asks more than 100 experts—economists, real estate professionals, and investment and market strategists—what they think will happen with home prices.In the latest survey, those experts say home prices are going to keep going up for the next five years (see graph...

Why We Aren’t Headed for a Housing Crash

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2024. Posted in Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Pricing.

If you’re holding out hope that the housing market is going to crash and bring home prices back down, here’s a look at what the data shows. And spoiler alert: that’s not in the cards. Instead, experts say home prices are going to keep going up.Today’s market is very different than it was before the housing crash in 2008. Here’s why.It’s Harder To Get a Loan Now – and That’s Actually a Good ThingIt was much easier to get a home loan during the lead-up to the 2008 housing crisis than it is today. Back then, banks had different lending standards, making it easy for just about anyone to qualify...

Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 Revised Up

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2024. Posted in Housing Market Updates, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Pricing.

Over the past few months, experts have revised their 2024 home price forecasts based on the latest data and market signals, and they’re even more confident prices will rise, not fall.So, let’s see exactly how experts’ thinking has shifted – and what’s caused the change.2024 Home Price Forecasts: Then and NowThe chart below shows what seven expert organizations think will happen to home prices in 2024. It compares their first 2024 home price forecasts (made at the end of 2023) with their newest projections: The middle column shows that, at first, these experts thought home prices would only...

Why It’s More Affordable To Buy a Home This Year [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2024. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Pricing.

Some HighlightsHome affordability depends on three factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages.Mortgage rates are down from their recent peak, home prices are expected to rise at a slower pace, and wages are increasing faster than usual.That’s good news if you want to buy a home because it means affordability is getting better.

Experts Project Home Prices Will Increase in 2024

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2024. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Pricing.

Even though home prices are going up nationally, some people are still worried they might come down. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae found that 24% of people think home prices will actually decline over the next 12 months. That means almost one out of every four people are dealing with that fear, and you might be, too.To help ease that concern, here’s what experts forecast will happen with prices this year.Experts Project a Modest IncreaseCheck out the latest home price forecasts from eight different sources (see graph below):The blue bar on the left means, on average,...

3 Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2024. Posted in Buying Myths, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Pricing.

Over the past year, a lot of people have been talking about housing affordability and how tight it’s gotten. But just recently, there’s been a little bit of relief on that front. Mortgage rates have gone down since their most recent peak in October. But there’s more to being able to afford a home than just mortgage rates.To really understand home affordability, you need to look at the combination of three important factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. Let’s dive into the latest data on each one to see why affordability is improving.1. Mortgage RatesMortgage rates have come down...

Home Prices Still Growing – Just at a More Normal Pace

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

If you’re feeling a bit muddy on what’s happening with home prices, that’s no surprise. Some people are still saying prices are falling, even though data proves otherwise. Part of that misconception is because people are getting their information from unreliable sources. But it’s also coming from some media coverage misrepresenting what the data really shows.So, to keep things simple, here’s what you really need to know using real data you can trust.Normal Home Price Seasonality Explained In the housing market, there are predictable ebbs and flows that happen each year. It’s called...

2024 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Some HighlightsThinking of buying or selling a house and wondering what the new year holds for the housing market? Experts forecast home prices to end this year up 2.8% and to rise another 1.5% in 2024. And climbing prices help make homeownership a good investment.Plus, home sales are projected to increase in 2024. That’s good news because it means experts are forecasting more activity as people continue to move.If you’re planning to buy or sell, it’s helpful to know what experts project for the housing market. Connect with a local real estate agent to talk about the latest forecasts...

Affordable Homeownership Strategies for Gen Z

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

The idea of owning a home has always been a big part of the American Dream. It’s a symbol of stability, independence, and having a place to truly call your own. But for Gen Z, the “Zoomers” born between 1997 and 2012, making that dream a reality can feel like quite the challenge today with higher mortgage rates and rising home prices.But achieving that goal of owning your first home can still be attainable, even today, with some strategic planning and resourcefulness.Explore Down Payment Assistance Options With prices rising all around you, it can be hard to save up for a...

Invest in Yourself by Owning a Home

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

Are you wondering if it makes sense to buy a home right now? While today’s mortgage rates might seem a bit intimidating, here are two compelling reasons why it still may be a good time to become a homeowner.Home Values Appreciate over TimeThere’s been a lot of confusion around what’s happened with home prices over the past two years. While they did dip ever so slightly in late 2022, this year they’ve been appreciating at a more normal pace, which is good news for the housing market. And while looking at price movement over just a year or two can make you worry prices are usually this...

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