Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You

Written by Florida Keys Mortgage Syndicated User on September 24, 2021. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Florida Keys News, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Key West Florida News, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine if you should buy now or wait, you need to ask yourself two simple questions: What will home prices be like in 2022? Where will mortgage rates be by the end of 2022? Let’s shed some light on the answers to both of these questions. What will home prices be like in 2022? Three major housing industry entities project continued home price appreciation for 2022....

Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?

Written by Florida Keys Mortgage Syndicated User on September 24, 2021. Posted in Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, Florida Keys News, For Buyers, Gen Z, Key West Florida News, Millennials.

There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half of those surveyed, the ability to afford a down payment is the biggest hurdle. That may be because those individuals assume a 20% down payment is necessary. While putting more money down if you’re able can benefit buyers, putting 20% down is not mandatory. As Freddie Mac puts it: “The most damaging down payment myth—since it stops the homebuying process before...

Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?

Written by Florida Keys Mortgage Syndicated User on September 24, 2021. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, Florida Keys News, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Key West Florida News, Move-Up Buyers.

An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale. The shortage of available housing inventory is the major reason for the double-digit price appreciation we’ve seen in each of the last two years. It’s the reason many would-be purchasers are frustrated with the bidding wars over the homes that are available. However, signs of relief are finally appearing. According to data from realtor.com, active listings have increased over the last four months. They define active listings as: “The active listing count tracks the number of for sale properties...

5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer

Written by Florida Keys Mortgage Syndicated User on September 24, 2021. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, Florida Keys News, For Buyers, Key West Florida News, Move-Up Buyers.

In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every advantage, especially when you’ve found the home of your dreams. Below are five things to keep in mind when it’s time to make an offer. 1. Know Your Budget Knowing your budget and what you can afford is critical to your success as a homebuyer. The best way to understand your numbers is to work with a lender so you can get pre-approved for a loan. As Freddie Mac puts it: “This...

Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Florida Keys Mortgage Syndicated User on September 14, 2021. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Florida Keys News, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Key West Florida News, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data to truly understand the real estate market and separate fact from fiction. Trust the pros. If you want to understand why it’s still a good time to buy, let’s connect today. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You

Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?

Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?

5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer

Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

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