Is Your House the Top Thing on a Buyer’s Wish List this Holiday Season?

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 21, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Selling Myths.

This time every year, homeowners who are planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait until after the holidays? Some sellers with homes already on the market may even remove their listing until the new year.But the truth is, many buyers want to purchase a home for the holidays, and your house might be just what they’re looking for. As an article from Fortune Builders explains:“ . . . while a majority of people take a step back from the real estate market during the holiday months, you may find when the temperature drops, your potential for a great real estate deal starts to rise.”To...

People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 17, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s tough right now because mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been over the past few years, and home prices are rising. That much is true. Take a look at the graph below. It breaks down how the current affordability situation stacks up to recent years. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) explains how to read the values on the graph:“To interpret the indices, a value of 100 means that a family with the median income has exactly enough income to qualify for a mortgage on a median-priced home.”The black...

Reasons To Sell Your House Before the New Year

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 7, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Selling Myths.

As the year winds down, you may have decided it’s time to make a move and put your house on the market. But should you sell now or wait until January? While it may be tempting to hold off until after the holidays, here are three reasons to make your move before the new year.Get One Step Ahead of Other SellersTypically, in the residential real estate market, homeowners are less likely to list their houses toward the end of the year. That’s because people get busy around the holidays and sometimes deprioritize selling their house until the start of the new year when their schedules and social...

Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 3, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths.

According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months. But why do roughly 1 in 4 people feel that way?It has a lot to do with all the negative talk about home prices over the past year. Since late 2022, the media has created a lot of fear about a price crash and those concerns are still lingering. You may be hearing people in your own life saying they’re worried about home prices or see on social media that some influencers are saying prices are going to come tumbling down.If you’re someone who still thinks prices are...

A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on October 31, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths.

Do negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the housing market? Maybe you’ve even seen or heard something lately that scares you and makes you wonder if you should still buy or sell a home right now. Regrettably, when news in the media isn’t easy to understand, it can make people feel scared and unsure. Similarly, negative talk on social media spreads fast and creates fear. As Jason Lewris, Co-Founder and Chief Data Officer at Parcl, says:“In the absence of trustworthy, up-to-date information, real estate decisions are increasingly being driven by fear,...

The Perks of Selling Your House When Inventory Is Low

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on October 25, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths.

When it comes to selling your house, you’re probably trying to juggle the current market conditions and your own needs as you plan your move. One thing that may be working in your favor is how few homes there are for sale right now. Here’s what you need to know about the current inventory situation and what it means for you.The Supply of Homes for Sale Is Far Below the NormWhen you’re selling something, it helps if what you’re selling is in demand, but is also in low supply. Why? That makes it even more desirable since there’s not enough to go around. That’s exactly what’s happening in the housing...

Why Home Prices Keep Going Up

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on October 24, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Selling Myths.

If you’ve ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you’re no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up. It’s a tale of financial goals, doubts, and a dash of anxiety that many have been through.But if you put off moving because you’re worried home prices might drop, make no mistake, they’re not going down. In fact, it’s just the opposite. National data from several sources says they’ve been going up consistently this year (see graph below): Here’s what this graph shows. In the first half of 2022,...

The Risks of Selling Your House on Your Own

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

Are you thinking about selling your house as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO)? If so, know there’s a whole lot more time and expertise needed in that process than you might think. While the idea of doing it all by yourself might seem tempting, it’s important to recognize the challenges you may face if you take it on all by yourself. As a recent article from Bankrate explains:“Choosing the right price, crafting a compelling listing, marketing to potential buyers, coordinating showings, preparing paperwork: All of these are tasks that, in the absence of a real estate agent, you will have...

What Are the Real Reasons You Want To Move Right Now?

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on October 19, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, Demographics, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Selling Myths.

If you’re considering selling your house right now, it’s likely because something in your life has changed. And while things like mortgage rates play a big role in your decision, you don’t want that to overshadow why you thought about making a move in the first place.It’s true mortgage rates are higher right now, and that has an impact on affordability. As a result, some homeowners are deciding they’ll wait to sell because they don’t want to move and have a higher mortgage rate on their next home.But your lifestyle and your changing needs matter, too. As a recent article from Realtor.com...

Key Skills You Need Your Listing Agent To Have

Written by Cocoa-Beach FL Mortgage Syndicated User on October 10, 2023. Posted in Cocoa Beach Condo Financing, Cocoa Beach Mortgage, Cocoa Beach Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Selling Myths.

Selling your house is a big decision. And that can make it feel both exciting and a little bit nerve-wracking. But the key to a successful sale is finding the perfect listing agent to work with you throughout the process. A listing agent, also known as a seller’s agent, helps market and sell your house while advocating for you every step of the way. But, how do you know you’ve found the perfect match in an agent? Here are three key skills you’ll want your listing agent to have.They Price Your House Based on the Latest DataWhile it may be tempting to pick the agent who suggests the...

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