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One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures

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

Foreclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of 2008 – specifically to what happened to the market during the housing crash. So, let’s do exactly what your brain already wants to do, and see if there’s any connection there.The simple truth is foreclosure filings are rising. But they’re nowhere near crisis levels. And that’s not where they’re headed either. Here’s why.Take a look at serious delinquencies – loans where the homeowner is more than 90 days late on their mortgage payments.While those have increased slightly, data from the New York Fed shows...

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Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market

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

If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that’s a sign of trouble for the housing market. But when you look at the full picture, a few simple truths become clear:Today’s foreclosure numbers are in line with what’s considered normalHigh home equity is keeping most homeowners in a strong financial positionNone of the data points to a big wave of distressed sales that’ll crash the marketForeclosure Filings Are Up 32%, But That Doesn’t Mean the Market’s in TroubleIf you peel the layers all the way back, what...

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The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

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

Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is actually happening in the market tells a very different story than what you might be led to believe. So, before you jump to conclusions, it’s important to look at the full picture.Yes, foreclosure starts are up 7% in the first six months of the year. But zooming out shows that’s nowhere near crisis levels. Here’s why.Filings Are Still Far Below Crash LevelsEven with the recent uptick, overall foreclosure filings are still very low. In the first half of...

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Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Aren’t a Warning Sign

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Economy, Foreclosures, Key West Florida News, Key West News.

When it feels like the cost of just about everything is rising, it’s only natural to wonder what that means for the housing market. Some people are even questioning whether more homeowners will struggle to make their mortgage payments, ultimately leading to a wave of foreclosures. And recent data showing foreclosure filings have increased is only feeding into this fear. But don’t let that scare you.If you put the latest data into context, it’s clear there’s no reason to think this is a repeat of the last housing crash.This Isn’t Like 2008While it’s true that foreclosure filings ticked up in...

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Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Equity, Foreclosures, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Mortgage Rates.

One major reason why we’re not heading toward a foreclosure crisis is the high level of equity homeowners have today. Unlike in the last housing bubble, where many homeowners owed more than their homes were worth, today’s homeowners have far more equity than debt.That’s a big part of the reason why even though mortgage debt is at an all-time high, this isn’t 2008 all over again. As Bill McBride, Housing Analyst for Calculated Risk, explains:“With the recent house price increases, some people are worried about a new housing bubble – but mortgage debt isn’t a concern . . .”Today’s homeowners...

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Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Economy, Foreclosures, Key West Florida News, Key West News.

With everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market. Many people are concerned that high prices and tighter budgets could cause more homeowners to fall behind on their mortgage payments, leading to a wave of foreclosures.But before you start worrying about a housing market crash, here’s a look at what’s really happening. And the good news is: the latest foreclosure data shows there’s no wave on the horizon.How Today’s Market Is Different from 2008Let’s ease those fears by looking at the bigger picture. The graph...

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Why a Foreclosure Wave Isn’t on the Horizon

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Forecasts, Foreclosures, Key West Florida News, Key West News.

Even though data shows inflation is cooling, a lot of people are still feeling the pinch on their wallets. And those high costs on everything from gas to groceries are fueling unnecessary concerns that more people are going to have trouble making their mortgage payments. But, does that mean there’s a big wave of foreclosures coming? Here’s a look at why the data and the experts say that’s not going to happen.There Aren’t Many Homeowners Who Are Seriously Behind on Their MortgagesOne of the main reasons there were so many foreclosures during the last housing crash was because relaxed...

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Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like the 2008 Crash

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Foreclosures, Key West Florida News, Key West News.

If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across some articles saying the number of foreclosures in today’s housing market is going up. And that may leave you feeling a bit worried about what’s ahead, especially if you owned a home during the housing crash in 2008.The reality is, while increasing, the data shows a foreclosure crisis is not where the market is headed.Here’s the latest information stacked against the historical data to put your mind at ease.The Headlines Make the Increase Sound Dramatic – But It’s NotThe increase the media is calling attention to is...

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Homeowners Today Have Options To Avoid Foreclosure

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Foreclosures, Key West Florida News, Key West News.

Even with the latest data coming in, the experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like the one we saw back in 2008. While headlines may be calling attention to a slight uptick in foreclosure filings recently, the bigger picture is that we’re still well below the number we’d see in a more normal year for the housing market. As a report from BlackKnight explains:“The prospect of any kind of near-term surge in foreclosure activity remains low, with start volumes still nearly 40% below pre-pandemic levels.”That’s good news. It means the number of homeowners at risk is...

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Foreclosure Activity Is Still Lower than the Norm

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

Have you seen headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market? If so, they may leave you feeling a bit uneasy about what’s ahead. But remember, these clickbait titles don’t always give you the full story.The truth is, if you compare the current numbers with what usually happens in the market, you’ll see there’s no need to worry.Putting the Headlines into PerspectiveThe increase the media is calling attention to is misleading. That’s because they’re only comparing the most recent numbers to a time where foreclosures were at historic lows. And that’s making it...

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