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Will Home Prices Fall This Year? Here’s What Experts Say.

Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters for you. Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and how this impacts your homeownership goals. What’s Happening with Home Prices?  Home prices have seen 121 consecutive months of year-over-year increases. CoreLogic says: “Price appreciation averaged 15% for the full year of 2021, up from the 2020 full year average of 6%.” So why are prices climbing so much? It’s because there are more buyers than...

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How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase

If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Mortgage rates directly impact the monthly payment you’ll have on the home you purchase. So, when rates rise, so does the monthly payment you’re able to lock in on your home loan. In a rising-rate environment like we’re in today, that could limit your future purchasing power. Today, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is above 5%, and in the near term, experts say...

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Florida Mortgage | What Do Rising Home Prices Mean for Buyers?

Florida Mortgage | What Do Rising Home Prices Mean for Buyers? Home prices are continuing to rise. Let’s connect so you can better understand what this means for your homebuying goals. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

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Florida Mortgage | What are experts saying about today’s mortgage rates

Florida Mortgage | What are experts saying about today’s mortgage rates It’s essential to know what experts are saying about today’s rising mortgage rates. Let’s connect so we can discuss why making your move sooner rather than later could be your best plan. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

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Today’s Home Price Appreciation Is Great News for Existing Homeowners

If you’re planning to sell your home this season, rising prices are great news for you. But it’s important to understand why prices are rising to begin with. One major factor is supply and demand. In any industry, when there are more buyers for an item than there are of that item available, prices naturally rise. In those situations, buyers are willing to pay more to get the product or service they’re looking for when options are scarce. And that’s exactly what’s happening in the current real estate market. Selma Hepp, Executive, Research & Insights and Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic,...

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Florida Mortgage | Is This Your Year To Break Up with Renting?

Florida Mortgage | Is This Your Year To Break Up with Renting? If you aren’t in love with renting, you’re not alone. Let’s connect so you can break up with your rental and start your journey toward homeownership. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

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Florida Mortgage | Why Acting Strategically as a Seller Is Your Best Play

Florida Mortgage | Why Acting Strategically as a Seller Is Your Best Play Are you thinking of selling your house? Let’s connect so you can perfect your strategy and make a winning play this year. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

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Things That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home

With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers looking to make a purchase before mortgage rates rise further, bidding wars are common. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nationwide, homes are getting an average of 4.8 offers per sale. Here’s a look at how that breaks down state-by-state (see map below): The same report from NAR shows the average buyer made two offers before getting their third offer accepted. In this type of competitive housing market, it’s important to know what levers you can pull to help you beat the competition....

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