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Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Key West Florida News, Key West News.

If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices could crash. The reality is, the data shows a foreclosure crisis is not where the market is headed, and understanding what that really means is mission critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today. Here’s a deeper look.According to the Year-End 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report from ATTOM, foreclosure...

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Planning To Sell Your House? It’s Critical To Hire a Pro.

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, FSBOs, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Selling Myths.

With higher mortgage rates and moderating buyer demand, conditions in the housing market are different today. And if you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to understand how the market has changed and what that means for you. The best way to make sure you’re in the know is to work with a trusted housing market expert. Here are five reasons working with a professional can ensure you’ll get the most out of your sale. 1. A Real Estate Advisor Is an Expert on Market Trends Leslie Rouda Smith, 2022 President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains: “During...

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Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional.

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Selling Myths.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy task considering how sensationalized headlines are today. Jay Thompson, Real Estate Industry Consultant, explains: “Housing market headlines are everywhere. Many are quite sensational, ending with exclamation points or predicting impending doom for the industry. Clickbait, the sensationalizing of headlines and content, has been an issue since the dawn of the internet, and housing news is not immune to it.” ...

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3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

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

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a home loan has almost $300,000 in equity right now. As you weigh your options, especially in the face of inflation and talk of a recession, it’s important to understand your assets and how you can leverage them. A real estate professional is the best resource to help you...

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Why There Won’t Be a Flood of Foreclosures Coming to the Housing Market

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Distressed Properties, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Key West Florida News, Key West News.

With the rapid shift that’s happened in the housing market this year, some people are raising concerns that we’re destined for a repeat of the crash we saw in 2008. But in truth, there are many key differences between what’s happening today and the bubble in the early 2000s. One of the reasons this isn’t like the last time is the number of foreclosures in the market is much lower now. Here’s a look at why there won’t be a wave of foreclosures flooding the market. Not as Many Homeowners Are in Trouble This Time After the last housing crash, over nine million households lost their homes due...

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