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5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Millennials, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach.

In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought about buying a home, you aren’t alone. According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they aren’t already. But why? There are plenty of reasons you may choose to become a homeowner. Here’s why other millennials have made that decision (see graph below):This graph shows why millennials are buying homes according to Zonda’s 6th annual millennial survey. The top reasons include building equity, a change in life stage, wanting stability, rising home...

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Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

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

As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And you’ve likely heard something in the news or on social media about a price crash on the horizon. As a result, you may be holding off on buying a home until prices drop significantly. But that’s not the best strategy.A recent survey from Zonda shows 53% of millennials are still renting right now because they’re waiting for home prices to come down. But here’s the thing: the most recent data...

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Could a Multigenerational Home Be the Right Fit for You?

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Baby Boomers, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Millennials, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Move-Up Buyers.

During the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves and our loved ones. Today, that can be seen in the recent rise in multigenerational households. According to Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Economic Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR):“Multi-generational buying may be a home where families live in the same home with elderly parents, children who have boomeranged back home, or other extended family members. While this is not a new concept of living, it is one which has gained recent popularity.”And citing data from Pew...

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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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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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