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What’s Going on with Home Prices? Ask a Professional.

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Pricing.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this year, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today as the market cools. In the simplest sense, nationally, experts don’t expect prices to come crashing down, but the level of home price moderation will depend on factors like supply and demand in each local market. That means, moving forward, home price appreciation will continue to vary by location, with more significant changes happening in overheated areas. Here’s a quick snapshot of what the experts are saying: Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, says: “The...

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What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Gen Z, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks high on your goal sheet, you’re in good company. Many of your peers are also pursuing their dream of owning a home. The 2022 Millennial & Gen Z Borrower Sentiment Report from Maxwell says: “Many young adults have demonstrated their resolve to embark on the journey toward homeownership soon. More than half of millennials and Gen Zs plan to apply for a mortgage sometime within the next year.” Let’s take a look at why homeownership makes the top of so many...

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3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a home loan has almost $300,000 in equity right now. As you weigh your options, especially in the face of inflation and talk of a recession, it’s important to understand your assets and how you can leverage them. A real estate professional is the best resource to help you understand...

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Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach.

Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new year to go back on the market. The truth is many buyers want to purchase a home for the holidays, and your house might be just what they’re looking for. Here are five great reasons you shouldn’t wait to sell your house. 1. While the supply of homes for sale has increased this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market to keep up with buyer demand. As Nadia...

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