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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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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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Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off

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

Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared. Comparing this year’s numbers to the two ‘unicorn’ years we just experienced is almost worthless. By ‘unicorn,’ this is the less common definition of the word:“Something that is greatly desired but difficult or impossible to find.” The pandemic profoundly changed real estate over the last few...

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We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?

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

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good if you want to list your house?It starts with the number of homes available for sale. The latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows housing supply is still astonishingly low. Today, we have a 2.6-month supply of homes at the current sales pace. Historically, a 6-month supply is necessary for a ‘normal’ or ‘neutral’ market...

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4 Key Tips for Selling Your House This Spring

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.

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’...

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