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Category: The Villages FL

The #1 Reason To Sell Your House Today

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

Almost every industry is currently struggling with supply chain disruptions. This also applies to the current U.S. housing market, where buyer demand far exceeds housing supply. Purchaser demand is very strong right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released their latest Existing Home Sales Report which reveals that sales surged in January. Existing home sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.5 million – an increase of 6.7% from the prior month, with sales up in all regions. However, there’s one big challenge. Inventory Is at an All-Time Low Because...

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The Difference Between Renting and Owning [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by The Villages FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy, The Villages FL, The Villages FL Mortgage.

Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether to rent or buy, consider the many financial benefits that come with owning a home. As a renter, you build your landlord’s wealth and face rising costs. As a homeowner, you build your own net worth and can lock in your monthly payments for the length of your loan. If you’re weighing your options, remember that owning a home is a decision that has considerable financial perks. If you want to learn more, let’s connect to talk about the perks of homeownership. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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Millennials: Do You Need a Home with More Space?

Written by The Villages FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Demographics, Down Payments, For Buyers, For Sellers, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, The Villages FL, The Villages FL Mortgage.

If you’re a millennial, homebuying might be top of mind for you. Your generation is the largest group of homebuyers in the market today and has been since 2014, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). And while other millennials are looking to buy for the first time, you may be one of the many who are now discovering you’ve outgrown your home. If that’s the case, you’re not alone. The past two years brought about significant changes for many people, and today, homeowners are reevaluating what they truly need in a home. As a recent report from the Wall Street Journal...

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

Written by The Villages FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy, The Villages FL, The Villages FL Mortgage.

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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Why Your Home Inspection Matters [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by The Villages FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, The Villages FL, The Villages FL Mortgage.

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

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

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 Selling Your House with a Real Estate Professional Is Essential

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

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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Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market

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

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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Home Is Where the Heart Is More than Ever This Year

Written by The Villages FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, The Villages FL, The Villages FL Mortgage.

There’s no denying the financial benefits of homeownership, but what’s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, and comfort we get from owning a home. This year, those emotions are stronger than ever. We’ve lived through a time that has truly changed our needs and who we are, and as a result, homeownership has a whole new meaning for many of us. According to the 2021 State of the American Homeowner report by Unison: “Last year, staying home became a necessity and that caused many homeowners to have renewed gratitude for the roof over their head.” As a nation, we...

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