Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction.

There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next.

Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Move-Up Buyers.

As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling.

Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2023. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2023. 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 filings...

Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2023. 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.

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2023. 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:

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Pricing, Selling Myths.

Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains:

Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2023. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Move-Up Buyers.

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains:

What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Pricing.

Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

Written by Key West Mortgage Syndicated User on February 1, 2023. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Key West Florida News, Key West News, Pricing.

Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns about a repeat of what happened to prices in the crash in 2008.

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Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.

Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market

Homeownership Builds Your Wealth over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines

Why It Makes Sense To Move Before Spring

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.

Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know

What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

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