Are There More Homes Coming to the Market?

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, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers.

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...

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

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....

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