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What You Should Know About Rising Mortgage Rates

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

After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too may be wondering if now’s the right time to buy or if you should hold off on your search until rates come back down.

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How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Move-Up Buyers.

According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable.

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Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

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

Spring is usually the busiest season in the housing market. Many buyers wait until then to make their move, believing it’s the best time to find a home. However, that isn’t always the case when you factor in the competition you could face with other buyers at that time of year. If you’re ready to buy a home, here’s why it makes sense to move before the spring market picks up.

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The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

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

If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares:

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Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Avoid Once You Do.

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Key West Florida News, Key West News.

While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating after you’ve applied for your mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. Here’s a list of things you may not realize you need to avoid after applying for your home loan. Don’t Deposit Large Sums of Cash Lenders need to source your money, and cash isn’t easily traceable. Before you deposit any amount of cash into your accounts, discuss the proper way to document your transactions with your loan officer. Don’t Make Any Large Purchases It’s not just home-related purchases that could disqualify you...

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Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Key West Florida News, Key West News.

Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one of the steps you should take early on is making sure you’re financially ready for your purchase. Here are just a few of the financial fundamentals you’ll need to focus on as you set out to buy a home. Build Your Credit Your credit is one element that helps determine which home loan you’ll qualify for. It also impacts your mortgage interest rate. While there are many factors that go into your mortgage application, a higher credit score could lead to a lower monthly payment in the long run. So how do you make sure your credit is in the best...

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