What You Should Know About Rising Mortgage Rates

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on February 28, 2023. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Move-Up Buyers.

After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too may be wondering if now’s the right time to buy or if you should hold off on your search until rates come back down.

The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on February 21, 2023. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach.

The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply:

The Top Reasons for Selling Your House

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on February 8, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Interest Rates, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Selling Myths.

Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current house. And while today’s rates have started coming down from last year’s peak, they’re still higher than they were a couple of years ago.

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on January 24, 2023. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares:

Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on January 17, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Interest Rates, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Move-Up Buyers.

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some decided to press pause on their plans.

What Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year?

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on January 2, 2023. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Interest Rates, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Move-Up Buyers.

If buying or selling a home is part of your dreams for 2023, it’s essential for you to understand today’s housing market, define your goals, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. In the last year, high inflation had a big impact on the economy, the housing market, and likely on your wallet too. That’s why it’s critical to have a clear understanding of not just the market today, but also what you want out of it when you buy or sell a home. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, explains: “The key to making a good decision in this...

What To Expect From the Housing Market in 2023

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on December 21, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Pricing.

The 2022 housing market has been defined by two key things: inflation and rapidly rising mortgage rates. And in many ways, it’s put the market into a reset position. As the Federal Reserve (the Fed) made moves this year to try to lower inflation, mortgage rates more than doubled – something that’s never happened before in a calendar year. This had a cascading impact on buyer activity, the balance between supply and demand, and ultimately home prices. And as all those things changed, some buyers and sellers put their plans on hold and decided to wait until the market felt a bit more predictable. But...

Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on December 19, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Move-Up Buyers.

Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy. Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains it well by saying: “Mortgage rates dropped even further this week as two main factors affecting today’s mortgage market became more favorable. Inflation continued to ease while the Federal Reserve switched to a smaller interest rate hike. As a result,...

2023 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on December 16, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach.

Some Highlights From home sales to prices, the 2023 housing market will be defined by mortgage rates. And where rates go depends on what happens with inflation. If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home this year, let’s connect so you understand where the housing market is headed in 2023. Sources: realtor.com Home Price Expectations Survey (HPES) National Association of Realtors (NAR) Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Fannie Mae Freddie Mac Zelman & Associates Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst, Bankrate Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on December 6, 2022. 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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