What’s Causing Today’s Competitive Real Estate Market? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on October 9, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Millennials, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage, New Construction.

Some Highlights Today’s strong sellers’ market is the direct result of high demand and low supply. Low mortgage rates and generational trends have created an increased demand for homes. Meanwhile, the slower pace of new home construction and homeowners staying in their homes longer have both led to today’s low supply. If you’re thinking of selling, let’s connect to talk about our local area and how you can take advantage of today’s housing market. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

111,285 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on October 8, 2021. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage, Rent vs. Buy.

The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. According to the latest research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Homeownership is a key pathway to building wealth and narrowing the racial income and wealth inequality gap. Housing wealth (equity) accumulation takes time and is built up by price appreciation and paying off the mortgage.” An increase in equity builds the wealth of the individual that owns it. This wealth can be passed down...

What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today’s Housing Market?

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on October 7, 2021. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage, Pricing.

There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item is high, prices rise. When the supply of the item increases, prices fall. Of course, when demand is very high and supply is very low, prices can rise significantly. Understanding the impact both supply and demand have can provide the answers to a few popular questions about today’s housing market: Why are prices rising? Where are prices headed? What does this mean for homebuyers? Why Are Prices Rising? According...

The Main Key To Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on October 6, 2021. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent movement in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. Last week, the rate was announced as 3.01%. It was the first time in three months that the mortgage rate surpassed 3%. In a press release accompanying the survey, Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, explains: “Mortgage rates rose across all loan types this week as the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached its highest point since June.” The reason Khater mentions the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is because there has been a...

4 Tips To Prep for Your Home Sale This Fall

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on October 5, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage, Selling Myths.

Even in a hot sellers’ market like today’s in which homes are selling so quickly, it’s still important to make a good first impression on potential buyers. Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately can bring in the greatest return on your investment. Here are four simple tips to make sure you maximize the sale of your house this fall. 1. Price It Right One of the first things buyers will notice is the price of your house. That’s why it’s important to price it right. Your goal in pricing your house is to draw attention from competing buyers and let bidding wars push the final...

Reasons Renters Buy [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on October 2, 2021. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage, Rent vs. Buy.

Some Highlights When deciding whether you should rent or buy, make sure you’re considering these factors. Buying a home means consistent monthly payments. Homeownership also helps to build your wealth. And owning a home gives you greater flexibility than renting. If you’re ready to take advantage of the perks of homeownership, let’s connect to explore your options. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Do You Know Your Mortgage Rate?

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on October 2, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on October 2, 2021. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage, Pricing.

Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that being a homeowner has considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. In addition to long-term stability, buying a home is one of the best ways to increase your net worth. This boost to your wealth comes in the form of equity. Equity is the difference between what you owe on the home and its market value based on factors like price appreciation. The best thing about equity is that it often grows without you even realizing it, especially in a sellers’...

Homeownership Is Still Affordable

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on October 1, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

Don’t Tackle Selling Your Home on Your Own – an Agent Can Help

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on September 30, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, FSBOs, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage, Selling Myths.

If you’re looking to maximize your sale and minimize your effort, you need to work with a real estate professional. In a sellers’ market like today’s, it can be tempting to list your house on your own – known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO). But the truth is, a real estate professional can save you time and money by managing every step of the process, from pricing your home to reviewing documents and handling negotiations. Before you decide to sell your house on your own, here are five reasons why working with an agent is your best bet to maximize the sale of your home. 1. First impressions are...

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