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Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

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.

The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To give you some perspective, that’s a 417% increase compared to the pre-pandemic years when there were just 7 million remote workers.If you’re in the market to buy a home and you work remotely either full or part-time, this trend is a game-changer. It can help you overcome some of today’s affordability and housing inventory challenges.How Remote Work...

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Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Selling Myths.

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. If you’re worried about this too, know that even though rates are high right now, so is home equity. Here’s what you need to know.Bankrate explains exactly what equity is and how it grows:“Home equity is the portion of your home that you’ve paid off and own outright. It’s the difference between what the home is worth and how much is still owed on your mortgage. As your...

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Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

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

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right.But there are some early signs that more listings are coming. According to the latest data, new listings (homeowners who just put their house up for sale) are trending up. Here’s a look at why this is noteworthy and what it may mean for you.More Homes Are Coming onto the Market than UsualIt’s well known...

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‘Zombies’ on Wheels to Prowl Key West Oct. 22

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

On the offbeat island of Key West, even the zombies defy stereotypes. Instead of eerily prowling wastelands in tattered garments, as often portrayed in films and TV, Key West’s zombies are to hop on their bikes and cheerfully pedal beside the Atlantic Ocean Sunday, Oct. 22, during the island’s annual Zombie Bike Ride.

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Revelry to Rule at Key West’s Fantasy Fest Masquerade March

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

Thousands of revelers are to display their costuming creativity in Key West’s historic Old Town Friday, Oct. 27, during the Captain Morgan Masquerade March. Rich in color and camaraderie, the pedestrian procession is a highlight of the island’s lavish Fantasy Fest masking and costuming festival set for Oct. 20-29.

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Expanded Airline Capacity, Renewed Resorts and Attractions Among What’s New in the Florida Keys & Key West for Fall 2023

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

As temperatures begin to cool, fall in the Florida Keys & Key West is ideally suited for outdoor festivities and immersive activities, on and in the water and on land. Expanded airline seat capacity, new and newly renovated hotels and resort programs, and enhanced attractions are unveiled.   The Florida Keys continue marking their bicentennial milestone throughout 2023, with museum exhibits and festivities commemorating the 125-mile-long island chain’s vibrant two-century heritage.

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