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Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House?

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Inventory, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach.

Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts aren’t necessarily a hurdle at all.If uncertainty is keeping you from making a move, it’s time to get the real answers. The ones you deserve. And to take the pressure off, you don’t have to ask the questions, because here’s the data that answers them.1. Is It Even a Good Idea To Move Right Now? If you own a home already, you may be tempted to wait because...

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Why You’ll Love Owning a Home

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Infographics, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach.

Some HighlightsOwning a home comes with many benefits, both non-financial and financial.From the sense of accomplishment and freedom of expression, to growing your net worth, it’s easy to fall in love with homeownership.What’s the top reason you’d love to own a home? Connect with an agent to come up with a plan that makes it possible.

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The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Selling Tips.

Spring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active – that means it’s when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this spring and take advantage of the added buyer demand? Since spring is just around the corner, now’s the time to start getting your house market-ready. You’ve got just over a month to do the prep work. And while that may sound like a decent amount of time, it’s going to go by quickly. And you won’t want to rush through this important task – especially this year. The Right...

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Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach.

If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living. From groceries to gas, eggs, and just about everything else, prices have gone up. And that rings true for home prices, too.But even when everything feels expensive, there are still ways to make homeownership more than an item on your wish list. You may just need to think about where you plan to buy a bit differently.Think of Your First Home as a Stepping Stone One of the biggest misconceptions among buyers is that their first home has to be their forever home – or that it has to...

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A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach.

This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below):Here’s why this is such a big deal. The percentage has been hovering between 9-11% since 2020. This recent increase shows buyer demand hasn’t disappeared – if anything, it indicates there’s pent-up demand ready to come back to the market.That doesn’t mean the floodgates are opening and that there’s going to be a huge wave of buyers like we saw a few years ago. But this...

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Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Home Prices, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach.

Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down.Home Prices Are Rising at a Healthy PaceAt the national level, home prices are still going up, but at a much more moderate, normal pace. For example, in November, the year-over-year increase in home prices was just 3.8% nationally, according to Case-Shiller. That’s a far cry from the double-digit spikes that occurred in 2021 and 2022 (see graph...

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Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Infographics, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach.

Some HighlightsYou may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the spring rush may be a game-changing decision.?Moving this winter can give you significant advantages, like less competition, more negotiating power, and lower prices.If you’re able to buy now, stay ahead of the game and outrun the competition. To tackle your homebuying plans this year, connect with a local agent.?

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The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach.

There’s no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans to buy a home on the back burner.If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves (or hire someone who will), buying a house that needs some work could open the door to homeownership. Here’s everything you need to know so you can decide if this is the right move for you.What’s a Fixer-Upper?A fixer-upper is a home that’s livable but requires some renovations. Think cosmetic updates like wallpaper removal and new flooring or more extensive repairs like replacing a roof or updating plumbing.While...

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