Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Professional [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2021. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling, there are many perks that come from working with a real estate advisor. Real estate professionals are experts at navigating all aspects of the buying and selling process, including negotiating on your behalf. We can also explain today’s market and break down what it means for you. Don’t go at it alone. Let’s connect today so you have advice and an expert to count on each step of the way. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Why Now Is a Great Time To Sell Your House

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Pricing, Selling Myths.

As we near the end of the year, more homeowners are realizing the benefits of today’s sellers’ market. Record-breaking home price appreciation, growing equity, low inventory, and competitive mortgage rates are motivating homeowners to make a move that addresses their changing lifestyles. In fact, recent data from realtor.com shows a larger share of homeowners are planning to list their houses this winter. So, that means more homes are about to hit the market, which will lead to more choices for buyers too. According to George Ratiu, Manager of Economic Research at realtor.com: “The pandemic...

Home Is Where the Heart Is More than Ever This Year

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2021. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

There’s no denying the financial benefits of homeownership, but what’s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, and comfort we get from owning a home. This year, those emotions are stronger than ever. We’ve lived through a time that has truly changed our needs and who we are, and as a result, homeownership has a whole new meaning for many of us. According to the 2021 State of the American Homeowner report by Unison: “Last year, staying home became a necessity and that caused many homeowners to have renewed gratitude for the roof over their head.” As a nation, we continue...

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

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2021. 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...

How Smart Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2021. 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...

Thank You for Your Support

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2021. Posted in Holidays, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage, Time-sensitive, Uncategorized.

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Your Journey to Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2021. 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

4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2021. 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....

Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 1, 2021. 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...

Does Your House Have What Buyers Want?

Written by Palm Harbor FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 1, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Palm Harbor FL Mortgage, Palm Harbor Mortgage.

The rise in remote work is changing what many Americans want in their homes. Many companies are choosing to delay reopening or go remote full-time, and today’s buyers are looking for homes with more space to support their work needs. As a seller, if you no longer need the extra room you have in your home, rest assured there are buyers who do. Remote Work Is Here To Stay Remote work remains a reality for many Americans. A recent poll from Garter, Inc. shows many organizations have not yet returned their offices: “. . . 66% of organizations are delaying reopening their offices due to new COVID-19...

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