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Wondering Where You’ll Move if You Sell Your House Today?

Written by St. Augustine Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, St. Augustine Beach Condo Financing, St. Augustine Beach Mortgage, St. Augustine Beach Mortgage Rates.

If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. That’s because today’s market is undergoing a shift, and the supply of homes for sale is increasing as a result. That means you may have a better chance of finding a home that will meet your current needs. Here are some options to consider. Buying an Existing Home Can Give You That Lived-in Charm According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the supply of existing homes (a home that’s been previously owned) has steadily...

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Should I Rent or Should I Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by St. Augustine Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy, St. Augustine Beach Condo Financing, St. Augustine Beach Mortgage, St. Augustine Beach Mortgage Rates.

Some Highlights It’s worth considering the many benefits of homeownership before you make the decision to rent or buy a home. When you buy, you can stabilize your housing costs, own a tangible asset, and grow your net worth as you gain equity. When you rent, you face rising housing costs, won’t see a return on your investment, and limit your ability to save. If you want to learn more about the benefits of homeownership, let’s connect today. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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Housing Experts Say This Isn’t a Bubble

Written by St. Augustine Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, St. Augustine Beach Condo Financing, St. Augustine Beach Mortgage, St. Augustine Beach Mortgage Rates.

With so much talk about an economic slowdown, some people are asking if the housing market is heading for a crash like the one in 2008. To really understand what’s happening with real estate today, it’s important to lean on the experts for reliable information. Here’s why economists and industry experts say the housing market is not a bubble ready to pop. Today Is Nothing Like 2008 The 2008 housing crash is still fresh in the minds of many homebuyers and sellers. But today’s market is different. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, says: “This is not the same market of...

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Should I Buy a Home Right Now?

Written by St. Augustine Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, St. Augustine Beach Condo Financing, St. Augustine Beach Mortgage, St. Augustine Beach Mortgage Rates.

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you likely have one question on the top of your mind: should I buy right now, or should I wait? While no one can answer that question for you, here’s some information that could help you make your decision. The Future of Home Price Appreciation Each quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a national panel of over 100 economists, real estate experts, and investment and market strategists to compile projections for the future of home price appreciation. The output is the Home Price Expectation Survey. In the latest release, it forecasts home prices will...

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Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

Written by St. Augustine Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing, St. Augustine Beach Condo Financing, St. Augustine Beach Mortgage, St. Augustine Beach Mortgage Rates.

The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the second half of the year holds for residential real estate. Where Mortgage Rates Will Go Depends on Inflation While one of the big questions on all buyers’ minds is where will mortgage rates go in the months ahead, no one has a crystal ball to know exactly what’ll happen in the future. What housing market experts...

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