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Homes Are Still Selling – Even in a Slower Market

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

If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are slowing down, you may be wondering: is this really a good time to sell?While the latest numbers show sales picked up slightly in September, they’re still down compared to last year. But here’s the perspective the headlines can miss.Homes are still selling every single day. Because no matter what’s happening with mortgage rates or the economy, life keeps happening too. People get new jobs. Families grow. Relationships change. People retire, downsize, or need to move closer to the people they love. And those life changes create buyers and...

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Why There are More Homes for Sale Right Now (and What It Means for You)

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

Mortgage rates being back above 7% isn’t exactly the news most people wanted. But it’s changing the market in ways that matter whether you’re buying or selling. The number of homes for sale is growing faster than it was this time last year. And interestingly, the main reason isn’t a flood of new listings. It’s because homes aren’t selling as quickly.Here’s why – and what that means if you’re thinking about buying or selling.Inventory Growth Is Picking Up SteamAccording to HousingWire Data, after inventory growth slowed down for most of the past year, it’s accelerated again in recent...

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Why Most People Are Still Glad They Bought a Home

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, Equity, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Home Prices, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Rent vs. Buy.

With everything going on, it’s understandable if you’re wondering if you’d regret buying right now. Everyday expenses cost more. Mortgage rates are higher than you’d like. And when the economy feels uncertain, taking on a mortgage can feel like a much bigger leap. But here’s some perspective that may help…Most people who already made that leap would do it again.According to a recent survey from NerdWallet, the vast majority of recent buyers (74%) were glad they bought their current home. Only a very small 3% of people regret it:And here’s a big reason why so many people feel it was worth...

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Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They’re At

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

You’re scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app. Because even if you love the house, the numbers feel impossible. But here’s the thing.Nationally, there are more homes sitting on the market than there are people out there looking. And when sellers need buyers more than buyers need sellers, that shows up in the price.Lower asking prices. More price cuts. And homes priced for what buyers can actually afford – not what sellers hope someone might pay.And it may be enough to...

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Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story.

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

A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has felt so far. The winner? Stressful. And honestly, there’s been a lot going on.So, it’s understandable if you’ve been putting off buying or selling a home until things settle down. But you may be waiting on something that’s already happened. While everything else has felt shaky, the housing market has become one of the steadiest things out there. Look at the data.Home Prices Have Leveled OutAfter years of fast increases, data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows home...

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Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Agent Value, Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Selling Tips.

Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window.But if you’re getting ready to sell, here’s what you should know. Even in today’s market, it rarely comes to that. Buyers who are moving at today’s rates and prices are generally moving because of some big life change. That means they’re motivated, and eager to get all the way to the closing table.According to the latest data from Redfin, only about 1 in 7 pending sales are falling through. Meaning the vast majority make it...

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One Number Could Change Everything About Your Next Move

Written by Fort Walton Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Downsize, Equity, For Sellers, Fort Walton Beach Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Walton Beach, Move-Up, Selling Tips.

When’s the last time someone told you what your house is worth? Not what some online valuation tool guessed. Not what your neighbor’s house sold for. What yours is actually worth right now.For a lot of homeowners, it’s been years. And if you’ve been thinking about moving, but higher home prices or mortgage rates have made you hesitate, here’s why it’s time to take a second look at that number.Your House May Be Worth More Than You ThinkHome values have climbed significantly over the past 5-10 years. And even though today’s market is more balanced, homeowners are...

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