4 Key Tips for Selling Your House This Spring

Written by Treasure Island FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 1, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Treasure Island FL, Selling Myths, Treasure Island FL Mortgage.

Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. But with recent shifts in real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several years. To sell your house quickly, without hassles, and for the most money, be sure to follow these four simple tips:1. Make Sure You Give Buyers AccessOne of the biggest mistakes you can make as a seller is limiting the days and times when buyers have access to view your home. In any market, if you want to maximize the sale of your house, you can’t limit potential buyers’...

What You Should Know About Rising Mortgage Rates

Written by Treasure Island FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2023. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Treasure Island FL, Move-Up Buyers, Treasure Island FL Mortgage.

After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too may be wondering if now’s the right time to buy or if you should hold off on your search until rates come back down.

One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home

Written by Treasure Island FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2023. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Treasure Island FL, Move-Up Buyers, Treasure Island FL Mortgage.

One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac:

Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

Written by Treasure Island FL Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Treasure Island FL, Move-Up Buyers, Treasure Island FL Mortgage.

As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling.

Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.

Written by Treasure Island FL Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Treasure Island FL, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Treasure Island FL Mortgage.

There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next.

3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

Written by Treasure Island FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Treasure Island FL, Move-Up Buyers, Treasure Island FL Mortgage.

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a home loan has almost $300,000 in equity right now. As you weigh your options, especially in the face of inflation and talk of a recession, it’s important to understand your assets and how you can leverage them. A real estate professional is the best resource to help you understand...

Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays

Written by Treasure Island FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Mortgage Treasure Island FL, Treasure Island FL Mortgage.

Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new year to go back on the market. The truth is many buyers want to purchase a home for the holidays, and your house might be just what they’re looking for. Here are five great reasons you shouldn’t wait to sell your house. 1. While the supply of homes for sale has increased this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market to keep up with buyer demand. As Nadia...

Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand

Written by Treasure Island FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 1, 2022. Posted in Demographics, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Mortgage Treasure Island FL, Treasure Island FL Mortgage.

If you’re thinking about selling your house but wondering if buyers are still out there, know that there are still people who are searching for a home to buy today. And your house may be exactly what they’re looking for. While the millennial generation has been dubbed the renter generation, that namesake may not be appropriate anymore. Millennials, the largest generation, are actually a significant driving force for buyer demand in the housing market today. Here’s why. Millennial Homebuying Power While there’s no denying higher mortgage rates are making it more challenging to afford a home...

Why You Should Consider Condos as Part of Your Home Search

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

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...

What’s Actually Happening with Home Prices Today?

Written by Treasure Island FL Mortgage Syndicated User on September 1, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Treasure Island FL, Pricing, Treasure Island FL Mortgage.

One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture. Part of the challenge is that it can be hard to understand what experts are saying when the words they use sound similar. Let’s break down the differences among those terms to help clarify what’s actually happening today. Appreciation is when home prices increase. Depreciation is when home prices...

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