What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 26, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing.

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone in your position right now.Here’s what industry experts are saying right now about the spring housing market and what it means for you:Selma Hepp, Chief Economist, CoreLogic:“We see more competition among buyers . . . Housing supply also tends to grow during the spring months. And this is also the time of year when...

Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 20, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Sellers.

Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones need. But what happens when your needs change? If this hits home for you, it may be time to make a move.According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average person has lived in their current house for ten years. If you’ve been in your home for a while, think about how much in your life has changed since you moved in. Even if you thought it would be your forever home when you bought it,...

Home Inspections for Sellers: What You Need To Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 15, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Infographics, Selling Myths.

Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right.

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 14, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths.

Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. While it’s still a sellers’ market, homes that are priced right are selling, and they get the most attention from buyers right now. If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, it’s important to lean on your expert real estate advisor when it comes to setting a list price. As Realtor.com explains:“Move-in-ready homes with curb appeal and in desirable areas—and that are priced to sell—are especially likely to move quickly this spring.”In today’s market, how you price your house will not only make a big difference...

The Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 12, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates.

Thinking about selling your house? If you’ve been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. HousingWire shares:“. . . the big question is whether we are finally starting to see the seasonal spring increase in inventory. The answer is no, because active listings fell to a new low last week for 2023 . . .”The National Association of Realtors (NAR) confirms today’s housing inventory is low by looking at the months’ supply of homes on the market. In a balanced market, about a six-month supply is needed. Anything lower is a sellers’ market. And today,...

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 11, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates.

The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest:“Spring is officially here, and like green shoots emerging from the bleak winter, new data suggests that more buyers are back in the market, although more subdued compared to a year ago.”We know buyer activity is trending up because of mortgage purchase application data. According to Investopedia:“A mortgage application is a document submitted to a lender when you apply for...

Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing?

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 6, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates.

There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying prices would end up crashing.Even though we’re no longer seeing the buyer frenzy that drove home values up during the pandemic, prices have been relatively flat at the national level. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), doesn’t expect that to change:“[H]ome prices...

Two Reasons You Should Sell Your House

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 5, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths.

Wondering if you should sell your house this year? As you make your decision, think about what’s motivating you to consider moving. A recent survey from realtor.com asked why homeowners are thinking about selling their houses this year. Here are the top two reasons (see graphic below):Let’s break those reasons down and explore how they might resonate with you.1. I Want To Take Advantage of the Current Market and Make a ProfitWhen you decide to sell your house, how much you’ll make from the sale will likely be top of mind. So, here’s some good news: according to the latest data, the average seller...

We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 31, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Selling Myths.

Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good if you want to list your house?It starts with the number of homes available for sale. The latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows housing supply is still astonishingly low. Today, we have a 2.6-month supply of homes at the current sales pace. Historically, a 6-month supply is necessary for a ‘normal’ or ‘neutral’ market...

4 Key Tips for Selling Your House This Spring

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 30, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths.

Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. But with recent shifts in real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several years. To sell your house quickly, without hassles, and for the most money, be sure to follow these four simple tips:1. Make Sure You Give Buyers AccessOne of the biggest mistakes you can make as a seller is limiting the days and times when buyers have access to view your home. In any market, if you want to maximize the sale of your house, you can’t limit potential buyers’...

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