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Author: The Villages FL Mortgage Syndicated User

Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

Written by The Villages FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Market Updates, Pricing, The Villages FL, The Villages FL Mortgage.

While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes for sale is still so low. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows 76% of homes sold within a month and the average saw 3.5 offers in June.To set yourself up to see advantages like these, you need to rely on an agent. Only an agent has the expertise needed to find the right asking price for your house. Here’s what’s at stake if that price isn’t accurate for today’s market...

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Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by The Villages FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, The Villages FL, The Villages FL Mortgage.

Some HighlightsIf you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market.Housing inventory is still very low, prices are climbing back up, and homes are selling fast when priced right.Connect with a real estate agent if you want more information about your local area and what the trends mean for your plans to buy or sell.

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Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

Written by The Villages FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths, The Villages FL, The Villages FL Mortgage.

Even though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy that was so characteristic of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today’s market is at a standstill. In actuality, buyer traffic is still strong today.The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of how much buyers are touring homes. The graph below uses that index to illustrate buyer activity trends over time to help put today into the proper perspective.It shows there’s seasonality in real estate. If you look at the last normal years in the market (shown in gray), there was a consistent pattern as buyer activity...

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Key Reasons To Use a Real Estate Agent When You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by The Villages FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, FSBOs, Infographics, The Villages FL, The Villages FL Mortgage.

Some HighlightsAn agent is a really important part of selling your home because they bring a lot of skill and expertise to the sales process.They’ll explain what’s happening today, what that means for you, and how to price and market your house. They’re also skilled negotiators and well versed in the contracts and disclosures involved.Connect with a local real estate agent to ensure you have an expert helping you sell your house successfully.

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Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.

Written by The Villages FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, The Villages FL, The Villages FL Mortgage.

Do you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You’re not alone, but there’s some good news that may ease your worries. New home construction is up and is becoming an increasingly significant part of the housing inventory.That means when you go to put your house on the market this summer, considering newly built homes is crucial for expanding the options you’ll have for your next move.Near-Record Percentage of New Home InventoryNewly built homes today make up a near-record percentage of the total number...

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Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash

Written by The Villages FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, The Villages FL, The Villages FL Mortgage.

You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in 2008. One of which is how lending standards are different today. Here’s a look at the data to help prove it. Every month, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) releases the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI). According to their website:“The MCAI provides the only standardized quantitative index that is solely focused on mortgage credit. The MCAI is . . . a summary measure which indicates the availability of mortgage credit at a point in...

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Florida Mortgage | Tips To Help You Buy a Home in Today’s Market

Written by The Villages FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in The Villages FL Mortgage Calculator, The Villages FL Mortgage Company, The Villages FL Mortgage Rates.

Florida Mortgage | Tips To Help You Buy a Home in Today’s Market Use these tips to make your best offer in today’s sellers’ market. Let’s connect so I can help you buy that home you’ve been wanting. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridahomebuying #floridarealestate #floridahomebuyertips #fidelityhomegroup

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Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers

Written by The Villages FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, The Villages FL, The Villages FL Mortgage.

Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shares, you’ll have to overcome some factors that have made it more challenging in recent years:“Since 2011, the share of first-time home buyers has been under the historical norm of 40% as buyers face tight inventory, rising home prices, rising rents and high student debt loads.”That said, if you’re looking to purchase your first home, here are two things...

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