Why You May Still Want To Sell Your House After All

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

Even though you may feel reluctant to sell your house because you don’t want to take on a mortgage rate that’s higher than the one you have now, there’s more to consider. While the financial side of things does matter, your personal needs may actually matter just as much. As an article from Bankrate says:“Deciding whether it’s the right time to sell your home is a very personal decision. There are numerous important questions to consider, both financial and lifestyle-based, before putting your home on the market.”So, ask yourself this: why did I want to move in the first place?Chances are your...

Today’s Housing Market Has Only Half the Usual Inventory [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Some HighlightsThere are only about half the number of homes for sale compared to the last normal years in the market. That means buyers don’t have enough options right now. So, if you work with an agent to list your house, it should be in the spotlight. If you’re thinking of selling, get in touch with a local real estate agent so your house can stand out while there’s such a shortage of supply and buyers are craving more options.

Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market

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

The housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like we’re in right now, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling once again, it’s mission critical to work with an expert who can guide you through each unique step of the process. The reality is, not all agents operate the same way. To truly make a powerful and confident decision as you buy or sell a home, you need a real estate expert who uses their knowledge of what’s really happening with home prices, housing supply, industry...

More Jobs and Better Pay Leads to More Buyer Demand

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

There’s been talk about a recession for quite a while now. But the economy has been remarkably resilient. Why? One reason is employment and wages have stayed strong. Let’s look at the latest information on each one and why both are good news if you’re thinking about selling your house.More Jobs Are Being CreatedInstead of facing the job losses typical of any recession, the economy has been growing and adding jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 187,000 jobs were created in July, which is up from the 185,000 created in June. That means more people are finding work. In fact,...

Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right Now

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

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is set to release its most recent Existing Home Sales (EHS) report tomorrow. This monthly release provides information on the volume of sales and price trends for homes that have previously been owned. In the upcoming release, it’ll likely say home prices are down. This may seem a bit confusing, especially if you’ve been following along and reading the blogs saying home prices have hit the bottom and have since rebounded.So, why would this say home prices are falling when so many other price reports say they’re going back up? It all depends on the methodology...

Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

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

Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy while supply is so low. Let’s dive into each challenge and give you some helpful advice on how to overcome these obstacles.Challenge #1: The Reluctance to Take on a Higher Mortgage RateAccording to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the average interest rate for current homeowners with mortgages is less than 4% (see graph below):But today, the typical 30-year fixed mortgage rate offered to buyers...

Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

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

Even though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy that was so characteristic of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today’s market is at a standstill. In actuality, buyer traffic is still strong today.The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of how much buyers are touring homes. The graph below uses that index to illustrate buyer activity trends over time to help put today into the proper perspective.It shows there’s seasonality in real estate. If you look at the last normal years in the market (shown in gray), there was a consistent pattern as buyer activity peaked...

Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal

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

Before you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal.To better understand what’s been happening with mortgage rates lately, the graph below shows the trend for the 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac since last October. As you can see, rates have been between 6% and 7% pretty consistently for the past nine months:According to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR),...

The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own

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

Selling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as a FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often encounter various challenges without the guidance of a real estate agent. If you’re currently considering selling your house on your own, here’s what you should know.The most recent Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveyed homeowners who’d recently sold their own homes and asked what difficulties they faced. Those sellers say some of the greatest challenges were prepping their home for sale, pricing...

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...

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