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Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate

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

If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s what you need to remember…A great rate won’t make up for a home that no longer works for you. Life changes, and sometimes, your home needs to change with it. And you’re not the only one making that choice.The Lock-In Effect Is Starting To EaseMany homeowners have been frozen in place by something the experts call the lock-in effect. That’s when you...

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The 3 Housing Market Questions Coming Up at Every Gathering This Season

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

Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation.Here are the top three questions on a lot of people’s minds this season, and straightforward answers to help you feel more confident about the market.1. “Will I even be able to find a home if I want to move?”Yes, more than you could a year or two ago.The number of homes for sale has been rising over the past few years. According to data from Realtor.com, there have been more than one million homes on the market for six straight...

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How To Find the Best Deal Possible on a Home Right Now

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.

Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today’s housing market? Here’s the secret. Focus on homes that have been sitting on the market for a while.Because when a listing lingers, sellers tend to get more realistic – and, more willing to negotiate. And that’s where the savviest buyers are finding homes other buyers overlook.The Opportunity: 1 in 5 Homes Has Had a Price Cut This YearAccording to Realtor.com, about 1 in every 5 listings (20.2%) have dropped their asking price at least once. And while so many things in today’s housing market vary by region, that number is consistent...

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