Three Reasons To Buy a Home in Today’s Shifting Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on August 1, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Move-Up Buyers.

Some Highlights The housing market is moving away from the frenzy of the past year and it’s opening doors for you if you’re thinking about buying a home. Housing inventory is increasing, which means more options for your search. Plus, the intensity of bidding wars may ease as buyer demand moderates, leading to fewer homes selling above asking price. If you’re ready to buy a home, now may be the moment you’ve been waiting for. Let’s connect to start the homebuying process today. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Want To Buy a Home? Now May Be the Time.

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on August 1, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Move-Up Buyers.

There are more homes for sale today than at any time last year. So, if you tried to buy a home last year and were outbid or out priced, now may be your opportunity. The number of homes for sale in the U.S. has been growing over the past four months as rising mortgage rates help slow the frenzy the housing market saw during the pandemic. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains why the shifting market creates a window of opportunity for you: “This is an opportunity for people with a secure job to jump into the market, when other people are a little...

Real Estate Consistently Voted Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on July 1, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Move-Up Buyers.

Some Highlights Based on a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been rated the best long-term investment for nine years in a row. Owning real estate is more than just a place to call home. It’s also an investment in your future. That’s because it’s typically a stable and secure asset that can grow in value over time. If you’re ready to buy a home and invest in your future, let’s connect. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

A Key Opportunity for Homebuyers

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on July 1, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Move-Up Buyers.

There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past two years. Two of the biggest hurdles homebuyers faced during the pandemic were the limited number of homes for sale and the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. But those two things have reached a turning point. As you may have already heard, the number of homes for sale has increased this year, and even more so this spring. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist for realtor.com, explains: “New listings–a measure of sellers putting homes up for sale–were up 6% above one year ago. Home...

Bright Days Are Ahead When You Move Up This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on June 1, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Move-Up Buyers.

Some Highlights Warmer weather and longer days mean summer is almost here. Celebrate by upgrading to the home of your dreams so you can enjoy all the season has to offer. When you list your house, you can capitalize on today’s sellers’ market to fuel your upgrade. Then, you can move to a home with the features you want, like space to entertain or rooms for work and play. If you’re ready to upgrade to a home that matches your changing needs, let’s connect. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for the Housing Market?

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on June 1, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, you’re at an exciting decision point. And anytime you make a big decision like that, one thing you should always consider is timing. So, what does the rest of the year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts have to say. The Number of Homes Available for Sale Is Likely To Grow There are early signs housing inventory is starting to grow and experts say that should continue in the months ahead. According to Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com: “The gap between this year’s homes for sale and last year’s is one-fifth the size...

The Difference Between Renting and Owning [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy.

Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether to rent or buy, consider the many financial benefits that come with owning a home. As a renter, you build your landlord’s wealth and face rising costs. As a homeowner, you build your own net worth and can lock in your monthly payments for the length of your loan. If you’re weighing your options, remember that owning a home is a decision that has considerable financial perks. If you want to learn more, let’s connect to talk about the perks of homeownership. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Millennials: Do You Need a Home with More Space?

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2022. Posted in Demographics, Down Payments, For Buyers, For Sellers, Millennials, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re a millennial, homebuying might be top of mind for you. Your generation is the largest group of homebuyers in the market today and has been since 2014, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). And while other millennials are looking to buy for the first time, you may be one of the many who are now discovering you’ve outgrown your home. If that’s the case, you’re not alone. The past two years brought about significant changes for many people, and today, homeowners are reevaluating what they truly need in a home. As a recent report from the Wall Street Journal states: “They...

Why a Move Could Bring You More Happiness This Year

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Move-Up Buyers.

Over the past two years, we’ve lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. Because of the health crisis, many of us have spent more time at home and that’s led us to re-evaluate both what we need in a house and how much we appreciate having a safe space. If you’ve found your current home isn’t filling all your needs, you may be wondering if it’s time to find a new one. There’s reason to believe a change of scenery could boost your happiness. Catherine Hartley, an Assistant Professor at New York University’s Department of Psychology and co-author of a study on how new...

Why Your Home Inspection Matters [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Miramar Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Miramar Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Miramar Beach FL, Move-Up Buyers.

Some Highlights Buying a home and wondering if your inspection is necessary? While some buyers may decide to waive their inspection, it’s risky decision. Your home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase, so you can avoid costly surprises down the road. Let’s connect so you have expert advice and a trusted professional who will keep your interests top of mind. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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