Today’s Housing Market Has Only Half the Usual Inventory [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage Syndicated User on August 26, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Palm Beach Gardens Condo Financing, Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage, Selling Myths.

Some HighlightsThere are only about half the number of homes for sale compared to the last normal years in the market. That means buyers don’t have enough options right now. So, if you work with an agent to list your house, it should be in the spotlight. If you’re thinking of selling, get in touch with a local real estate agent so your house can stand out while there’s such a shortage of supply and buyers are craving more options.

Florida Mortgage | Why Your House Isn’t Selling as Fast as You’d Like

Written by Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage Syndicated User on August 25, 2023. Posted in Palm Beach Gardens Condo Financing, Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage.

Florida Mortgage | Why Your House Isn’t Selling as Fast as You’d Like If your house isn’t selling as fast as you’d like, there are a few things that could be a factor. Let’s connect to discuss what we can do to re-ignite buyer interest in your house. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips

More Jobs and Better Pay Leads to More Buyer Demand

Written by Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage Syndicated User on August 25, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Palm Beach Gardens Condo Financing, Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage, Selling Myths.

There’s been talk about a recession for quite a while now. But the economy has been remarkably resilient. Why? One reason is employment and wages have stayed strong. Let’s look at the latest information on each one and why both are good news if you’re thinking about selling your house.More Jobs Are Being CreatedInstead of facing the job losses typical of any recession, the economy has been growing and adding jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 187,000 jobs were created in July, which is up from the 185,000 created in June. That means more people are finding work. In fact,...

Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market

Written by Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage Syndicated User on August 24, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Palm Beach Gardens Condo Financing, Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage, Selling Myths.

The housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like we’re in right now, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling once again, it’s mission critical to work with an expert who can guide you through each unique step of the process. The reality is, not all agents operate the same way. To truly make a powerful and confident decision as you buy or sell a home, you need a real estate expert who uses their knowledge of what’s really happening with home prices, housing supply, industry...

Why You Don’t Need To Fear the Return of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Written by Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage Syndicated User on August 23, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Palm Beach Gardens Condo Financing, Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage.

If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back then. And after years of being virtually nonexistent, more people are once again using ARMs when buying a home. Let’s break down why that’s happening and why this isn’t cause for concern.Why ARMs Have Gained Popularity More RecentlyThis graph uses data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) to show how the percentage of adjustable-rate mortgages has increased over the past few years:As the graph conveys, after hovering around 3% of all mortgages in 2021, many more homeowners...

Florida Mortgage | Expert Insights for the Rest of the Year in Housing

Written by Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage Syndicated User on August 22, 2023. Posted in Palm Beach Gardens Condo Financing, Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage.

Florida Mortgage | Expert Insights for the Rest of the Year in Housing Here’s what experts have to say about what lies ahead for inventory, mortgage rates, and home prices. Let’s connect so you know what to expect in the housing market for the rest of the year. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips

Why Median Home Sales Price Is Confusing Right Now

Written by Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage Syndicated User on August 22, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Palm Beach Gardens Condo Financing, Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage, Pricing, Selling Myths.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is set to release its most recent Existing Home Sales (EHS) report tomorrow. This monthly release provides information on the volume of sales and price trends for homes that have previously been owned. In the upcoming release, it’ll likely say home prices are down. This may seem a bit confusing, especially if you’ve been following along and reading the blogs saying home prices have hit the bottom and have since rebounded.So, why would this say home prices are falling when so many other price reports say they’re going back up? It all depends on the methodology...

Florida Mortgage | Important Credit Score Information for Homebuyers

Written by Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage Syndicated User on August 20, 2023. Posted in Palm Beach Gardens Condo Financing, Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage.

Florida Mortgage | Important Credit Score Information for Homebuyers To boost your credit score, focus on your payment history, debt amount, and credit applications. Let’s connect if you want more tips to consider when buying a home. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips

Don’t Expect a Wave of Foreclosures [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage Syndicated User on August 19, 2023. Posted in Foreclosures, Infographics, Interest Rates, Palm Beach Gardens Condo Financing, Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage.

Some HighlightsWith ongoing high inflation pushing up everyday costs, some people are worried that’ll create a flood of foreclosures. Here’s why that’s unlikely. Fewer people are seriously behind on mortgage payments right now. If foreclosures were going to rise a lot, more people would need to be late on their payments.Since most are paying on time, a wave isn’t coming. If you’re concerned about a flood of foreclosures, the data shows that’s not likely.

People Want Less Expensive Homes – And Builders Are Responding

Written by Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage Syndicated User on August 18, 2023. Posted in For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Palm Beach Gardens Condo Financing, Palm Beach Gardens Mortgage, Pricing.

In today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than they’ve been the past couple of years, and rising home prices caused by low inventory. To overcome those challenges, many people are working with their agents to find less expensive homes. And with newly built homes making up a historically large percentage of the total available inventory today, that search often includes brand new homes.People Are Spending Less on Newly Built HomesThe graph below uses the latest information from the Census to show, in June, more of the...

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