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Top 5 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell

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

Some HighlightsThe right agent doesn’t just list your house – they help you sell smarter, faster, and with fewer surprises.With an agent’s help, you’ll know what’s happening in your local market and how to price your house right. You’ll feel confident filling out complex legal documents and at the negotiation table. And that’s priceless.Connect with an agent so you have that expertise on your side.?

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Multi-Generational Homebuying Hit a Record High – Here’s Why

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Key West Florida News, Key West News.

Multi-generational living is on the rise. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers purchase a home to share with parents, adult children, or extended family. That’s the highest share ever recorded by NAR (see graph below):And what’s behind the increase? Affordability. NAR explains:“In 2024, a notable 36% of homebuyers cited “cost savings” as the primary reason for purchasing a multigenerational home—a significant increase from just 15% in 2015.”In the past, caregiving was the leading motivator – especially for those looking to support aging parents. And...

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What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Home Prices, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Selling Tips.

Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing.It’s what you should expect. It’s just that our expectations have been skewed by the intense seller’s market over the past few years.But what you need to remember is: there’s still plenty of opportunity to be had if you’re thinking about selling – whether that’s next month or next year. You just need to stay up to date on what’s happening in the market, and have a strategy that matches the moment. Here’s...

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Think It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again.

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

Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that may leave you wondering if you should reconsider the timing of your move.A recent survey by John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) and Keeping Current Matters (KCM) shows 68% of people are delaying plans to buy or sell due to economic uncertainty.But it may not be for the reason you think. Not everyone is holding off because they’re worried. Some buyers are waiting because they’re hopeful. According to Realtor.com:“In 2025Q1, 3 in 10 (29.8% of) surveyed homebuyers said a...

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Why Your Home’s Asking Price Matters More Today

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

Some HighlightsA growing number of homeowners are overestimating today’s market. ?And that’s why the number of sellers dropping their price is back at normal levels.?A lot of the time this is happening because they’re not paying attention to current conditions. The best way to avoid that mistake? Lean on the expertise of an agent.If you want a proven pricing strategy that works for today’s market, connect with a local agent.

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Why Homeownership Is Going To Be Worth It

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Rent vs. Buy.

Life can feel a bit unpredictable these days. What’s happening with inflation? The economy? The housing market? But in the middle of all that uncertainty, there’s one thing a lot of people still crave – a place to call their own.Because when everything else feels up in the air, home can be the thing that grounds you. As the experts at 1000WATT put it:“Homeownership isn’t primarily financial anymore. . . Across all demographics, emotional and lifestyle factors consistently outrank wealth-building as motivators.”Here’s what owning a home can mean for you, especially right now.Freedom To Make...

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3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory, Key West Florida News, Key West News.

Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s going to do next. But here’s something only the savviest buyers realize:This summer might actually be the best time to buy in years. Here are three big reasons why.1. You Have More Negotiating Power After several years of sellers having all the leverage, things are starting to shift. Check out the graph below. It uses data from Redfin to show that right now, there are more sellers active in the market than buyers:Take a look at what happened back in 2021...

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Why More Sellers Are Choosing To Move, Even with Today’s Rates

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

It’s hard to let go of a 3% mortgage rate. There’s no question about it. It’s the main reason why so many homeowners have delayed their move in recent years. But here’s something to consider.While your low rate might be ideal, it doesn’t make up being too cramped, having a staircase your knees can’t handle anymore, or being 1,000 miles from your family. And those real-life needs are pushing more sellers off the fence despite today’s rates.Data shows the share of homeowners with a mortgage rate below 3% is dropping as more people move. And, as a result, the share of homeowners taking on a...

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What You Really Need To Know About Down Payments

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

Some HighlightsThere’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive.And if you want to give your savings a boost, look into down payment assistance. Most first-time buyers qualify and the typical benefit is $17,000.To learn more about loan options or down payment assistance programs, connect with a trusted lender and check out downpaymentresource.com.

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Why Most Sellers Hire Real Estate Agents Today

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

Selling your house without an agent as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) may be something you’ve considered. But you should know that, in today’s shifting market, more homeowners are deciding that’s just not worth the risk.According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of homeowners selling without an agent has hit an all-time low (see graph below):And for the small number of homeowners who do decide to sell on their own, data shows they’re still not confident they’re making a good choice.A recent survey finds three out of every four homeowners who don’t...

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