Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on October 1, 2025. Posted in Emerald Coast Mortgage, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage Emerald Coast.

There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what’s happening in your state?These 3 maps show how the split is playing out across the country. In each one:Darker Shades of Blue = Buyer friendlyLighter Shades of Blue = Seller strongInventory Sets the StageWhile the number of homes for sale has improved pretty much across the board, how much growth we’ve seen can look dramatically different based on where you live. And that impacts who has the leverage...

Thinking About Renting Your House Instead of Selling? Read This First.

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on September 1, 2025. Posted in Emerald Coast Mortgage, For Sellers, Mortgage Emerald Coast.

If your house is on the market but you haven’t gotten any offers you’re comfortable with, you may be wondering: what do I do if it doesn’t sell? And for a growing number of homeowners, that’s turning into a new dilemma: should I just rent it instead?There’s a term for this in the industry, and it’s called an accidental landlord. Here’s how Yahoo Finance defines it:“These ‘accidental landlords’ are homeowners who tried to sell but couldn’t fetch the price they wanted — and instead have decided to rent out their homes until conditions improve.”Why This Is Happening More Often Right NowAnd...

History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on September 1, 2025. Posted in Economy, Emerald Coast Mortgage, For Sellers, Forecasts, Mortgage Emerald Coast, Selling Tips.

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number of homeowners taking their homes off the market is up 38% since the start of this year and 48% since the same time last June. For every 100 new listings in June, about 21 homes were taken off the market.And if you’ve made that same choice, you’re probably frustrated things didn’t go the way you wanted. It’s hard when you feel like the market isn’t working with you. But while slowdowns...

The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on August 1, 2025. Posted in Agent Value, Emerald Coast Mortgage, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Emerald Coast, Selling Tips.

When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it’s a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp.The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more selective. If your price doesn’t line up with what else is out there, they’ll scroll right past it and go on to the next one.Pricing right from the start is your best move – and a great agent can help make sure you do.Overpricing Comes at a CostAnd more sellers are finding that out the hard way. They list their house based on how things were a year ago...

Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on August 1, 2025. Posted in Emerald Coast Mortgage, For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Infographics, Mortgage Emerald Coast.

Some HighlightsWith all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say.Home prices are still forecast to rise nationally this year, just at a much slower pace. But price trends are going to vary by area.To have a quick conversation about what’s happening in your local market, connect with a real estate agent.

What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on July 1, 2025. Posted in Emerald Coast Mortgage, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Emerald Coast, Selling Tips.

Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing.It’s what you should expect. It’s just that our expectations have been skewed by the intense seller’s market over the past few years.But what you need to remember is: there’s still plenty of opportunity to be had if you’re thinking about selling – whether that’s next month or next year. You just need to stay up to date on what’s happening in the market, and have a strategy that matches the moment. Here’s...

Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on July 1, 2025. Posted in Economy, Emerald Coast Mortgage, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Emerald Coast.

Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that may leave you wondering if you should reconsider the timing of your move.A recent survey by John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) and Keeping Current Matters (KCM) shows 68% of people are delaying plans to buy or sell due to economic uncertainty.But it may not be for the reason you think. Not everyone is holding off because they’re worried. Some buyers are waiting because they’re hopeful. According to Realtor.com:“In 2025Q1, 3 in 10 (29.8% of) surveyed homebuyers said a...

The Secret To Selling Your House in Today’s Market

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on June 1, 2025. Posted in Agent Value, Emerald Coast Mortgage, For Sale by Owner, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Emerald Coast, Selling Tips.

A few years ago, homes were flying off the shelves and getting multiple offers well over their asking price. It felt like you could name your price and still have buyers lined up at the door.But today’s housing market is different. Buyers are getting more selective now that inventory has grown. Homes are sitting a little longer. And more sellers are having to cut their prices.So, how do you still come out on top? It all starts with one thing, pricing your house right from the start. Today, that matters more than ever – and it can make or break your sale.There’s a Real Price Disconnect...

A Tale of Two Housing Markets

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on May 1, 2025. Posted in Emerald Coast Mortgage, For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory, Mortgage Emerald Coast.

For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others are seeing more homes sit on the market, giving buyers a bit more breathing room.In other words, it’s a tale of two markets, and knowing which one you’re in makes a huge difference when you move.What Is a Buyer’s Market vs. a Seller’s Market?In a buyer’s market, there are a lot of homes for sale, and not as many people buying. With fewer buyers...

Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market

Written by Emerald Coast Mortgage Syndicated User on April 1, 2025. Posted in Emerald Coast Mortgage, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Emerald Coast.

Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession.Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened in housing for each recession going all the way back to the 1980s.A Recession Doesn’t Mean Home Prices Will FallMany people think that if a recession hits, home prices will fall like they did in 2008. But that was an exception, not the rule. It was the only time we saw such a steep drop in prices. And it hasn’t happened since.In fact,...

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