How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2022. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Mortgage rates directly impact the monthly payment you’ll have on the home you purchase. So, when rates rise, so does the monthly payment you’re able to lock in on your home loan. In a rising-rate environment like we’re in today, that could limit your future purchasing power. Today, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is above 5%, and in the near term, experts say...

Will Home Prices Fall This Year? Here’s What Experts Say.

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2022. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters for you. Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and how this impacts your homeownership goals. What’s Happening with Home Prices? Home prices have seen 121 consecutive months of year-over-year increases. CoreLogic says: “Price appreciation averaged 15% for the full year of 2021, up from the 2020 full year average of 6%.” So why are prices climbing so much? It’s because there are more buyers than...

Are There More Homes Coming to the Market?

According to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), one of the top challenges buyers face in today’s housing market is finding a home that meets their needs. That’s largely because the inventory of homes for sale is so low today. If you’re looking to buy a home, you may have noticed this yourself. But there is good news. Recent data shows more sellers are listing their houses this season, which may give you more options for your home search. Early Signs Inventory May Be Growing The latest data from realtor.com shows the number of listings coming onto the market, known...

Things That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers looking to make a purchase before mortgage rates rise further, bidding wars are common. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nationwide, homes are getting an average of 4.8 offers per sale. Here’s a look at how that breaks down state-by-state (see map below): The same report from NAR shows the average buyer made two offers before getting their third offer accepted. In this type of competitive housing market, it’s important to know what levers you can pull to help you beat the competition....

Three Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home is a major decision and an exciting milestone. Even though it can feel daunting at times, it has the power to change your life for the better. If you’re looking to purchase your first home, you may be wondering what’s happening in the housing market today, how much you need to save, and where to start. Here are three things that can help give you the information you need to confidently pursue your dream of homeownership. 1. Consider All Options When the Number of Homes for Sale Is Low Today, there are far more buyers in the market than there are homes available for sale....

2022 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights What does the rest of the year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts have to say about what lies ahead. Home prices are projected to rise and so are mortgage rates. Experts are also forecasting another strong year for home sales as people move to meet their changing needs. Let’s connect so you can make your best move this year. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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