Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy.

If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning a home is more affordable than renting in the majority of the country. The 2022 Rental Affordability Report says: “. . . Owning a median-priced home is more affordable than the average rent on a three-bedroom property in 666, or 58 percent, of the 1,154 U.S. counties analyzed for the report. That means major home ownership expenses consume a smaller portion...

Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on January 1, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Pricing.

As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts. Here’s a look at what they say we can expect in 2022. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American: “Consensus forecasts put rates at about 3.7% by the end of next year. So, that’s still historically low, but certainly higher than they are today.” Danielle Hale, Chief Economist, realtor.com: “Affordability will increasingly be a challenge...

Why Selling Your House with a Real Estate Professional Is Essential

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on January 1, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, FSBOs, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Selling Myths.

Selling your house is no simple task. And when you sell on your own – known as a FSBO (or For Sale by Owner) – you’re responsible for handling some of the more difficult aspects of the process without the expert guidance you need. The 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveys homeowners who recently sold their house on their own and asks what difficulties they faced. Those sellers say some of the biggest headaches are prepping their house for sale, pricing it right, and handling the required paperwork. Working with an agent is the best way...

Here’s to a Wonderful 2022!

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on January 1, 2022. Posted in Holidays, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Time-sensitive, Uncategorized.

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How To Think Strategically as a Buyer in Today’s Market

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2021. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Move-Up Buyers.

The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process. Chess requires you to plan and think about your strategy from the very beginning of the game. The homebuying process, like chess, requires strategy and planning. Here are a few things to keep in mind to ensure your plan is as strong as possible when you begin your home search. Pre-Approval: the Best Opening Play To Make as a Homebuyer It’s important to have a great opening play when you’re buying a home. And the best move you can make when you begin your home search is getting...

Why Now Is a Great Time To Sell Your House

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Move-Up Buyers, 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 Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2021. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Move-Up Buyers.

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...

Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Professional [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

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

Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 1, 2021. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, 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...

Housing Challenge or Housing Opportunity? It Depends.

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 1, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

The biggest challenge in real estate today is the lack of available homes for sale. The low housing supply has caused homes throughout the country to appreciate at a much faster rate than what we’ve experienced historically. There are many reasons for the limited number of homes on the market, but as you can see in the graph below, we’re well below where we’ve been for most of the past 10 years. Today, across the country, there is only a 2.4-month supply of homes available for sale. The Opportunity This lack of homes for sale is creating a challenge for many buyers who are growing frustrated...

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