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Florida Mortgage | Why Pre Approval Is Key This Year

Florida Mortgage | Why Pre Approval Is Key This Year Pre-approval gives you a competitive edge when you make an offer on a house. Let’s connect so you’re in the best position when you find your dream home. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

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Why Right Now Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Sellers

If you’re thinking about selling your house in 2022, you truly have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at your fingertips. When selling anything, you always hope for strong demand for the item coupled with a limited supply. That maximizes your leverage when you’re negotiating the sale. Home sellers are in that exact situation right now. Here’s why. Demand Is Very Strong According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 6.18 million homes were sold in 2021. This was the largest number of home sales in 15 years. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist...

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Why Your Home Inspection Matters [INFOGRAPHIC]

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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Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning a home is more affordable than renting in the majority of the country. The 2022 Rental Affordability Report says: “. . . Owning a median-priced home is more affordable than the average rent on a three-bedroom property in 666, or 58 percent, of the 1,154 U.S. counties analyzed for the report. That means major home ownership expenses consume a smaller...

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Florida Mortgage | No Matter What the Groundhog Says You Should Sell Before the Spring!

Florida Mortgage Experts | No Matter What the Groundhog Says, You Should Sell Before the Spring! Buyers are looking for homes right now, and with today’s record-low inventory, the chance of your house getting noticed is high. Let’s connect today so you get all the benefits that come with listing your house before spring. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

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Florida Mortgage | Home Equity Is a Seed That Can Grow Your Wealth

Florida Mortgage | Home Equity Is a Seed That Can Grow Your Wealth When you buy a home, you plant a seed that grows your investment each year. Let’s connect so you can buy the home of your dreams and let the equity take root today. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

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Florida Mortgage | Whats Your New Years Resolution

Florida Mortgage | What’s Your New Year’s Resolution? Whatever your goals are for 2022, your home should be a place to help make them a reality. Let’s connect so you can find a home with the space you need to achieve your dreams this year. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

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Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market

As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts. Here’s a look at what they say we can expect in 2022. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American: “Consensus forecasts put rates at about 3.7% by the end of next year. So, that’s still historically low, but certainly higher than they are today.” Danielle Hale, Chief Economist, realtor.com: “Affordability will increasingly be a challenge...

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Why Selling Your House with a Real Estate Professional Is Essential

Selling your house is no simple task. And when you sell on your own – known as a FSBO (or For Sale by Owner) – you’re responsible for handling some of the more difficult aspects of the process without the expert guidance you need. The 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveys homeowners who recently sold their house on their own and asks what difficulties they faced. Those sellers say some of the biggest headaches are prepping their house for sale, pricing it right, and handling the required paperwork. Working with an agent is the best...

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