Why Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on October 1, 2022. Posted in Emerald Coast Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Mortgage Emerald Coast, Rent vs. Buy.

Some Highlights If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, consider the advantages homeownership offers. Buying a home can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, it’s a powerful wealth-building tool, and it’s typically considered a good hedge against inflation. If you’re ready to take advantage of the benefits of homeownership, let’s connect to explore your options. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Why You Should Consider Condos as Part of Your Home Search

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on October 1, 2022. Posted in Emerald Coast Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Emerald Coast.

The historically low inventory over the past few years led to challenges for many buyers trying to find a home that met their needs and their budget. If you’re in the same boat, you should know the recent shift in the housing market may have opened up doors for you to restart your search. The inventory of homes for sale has increased this year, and that’s giving buyers much needed options. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, says: “. . . today’s shoppers have more than 5 homes to consider for every 4 they had at this time a year ago.” But perspective is important. Overall, housing...

New Homes May Have the Incentives You’re Looking for Today

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on September 1, 2022. Posted in Emerald Coast Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Emerald Coast, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this year, builders are on pace to complete more than a million new homes in this country. If you’ve had trouble finding a home to buy over the past year, it may be time to work with your trusted agent to consider a new build and the incentives that come with it. Here’s why. The Supply of Newly Built Homes Is Rising When looking for a home, you can choose between existing homes (those that are already built and previously owned) and newly constructed ones. While the inventory of existing homes is on the rise today, it’s still in tight supply, meaning it...

Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease

One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic – and it drove home prices up. If you tried to buy a house over the past two years, you probably experienced this firsthand and may have been outbid on several homes along the way. But here’s the news you’ve been waiting for: data shows clear signs bidding wars are easing this year. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR),...

Why Are People Moving Today?

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

Buying a home is a major life decision. That’s true whether you’re purchasing for the first time or selling your house to fuel a move. And if you’re planning to buy a home, you might be hearing about today’s shifting market and wondering what it means for you. While mortgage rates are higher than they were at the start of the year and home prices are rising, you shouldn’t put your plans on hold based solely on market factors. Instead, it’s necessary to consider why you want to move and how important those reasons are to you. Here are two of the biggest personal motivators driving people to...

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

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on August 1, 2022. Posted in Emerald Coast Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Emerald Coast, 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...

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

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on August 1, 2022. Posted in Emerald Coast Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Mortgage Emerald Coast, 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

Real Estate Consistently Voted Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on July 1, 2022. Posted in Emerald Coast Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Mortgage Emerald Coast, 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 Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on July 1, 2022. Posted in Emerald Coast Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Emerald Coast, 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...

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

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on June 1, 2022. Posted in Emerald Coast Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Emerald Coast, 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...

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