Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on September 10, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data to truly understand the real estate market and separate fact from fiction. Trust the pros. If you want to understand why it’s still a good time to buy, let’s connect today. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters Keeping Current Matters

Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022?

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on September 9, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year. Here are the latest percentages showing the year-over-year increase in home price appreciation: The House Price Index (HPI) from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA): 18.8% The S. National Home Price Index from S&P Case-Shiller: 18.6% The Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic: 18% The dramatic increases are seen at every price point and in...

Understand Your Options To Avoid Foreclosure

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on September 8, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

Even though experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis, there are a number of homeowners who may be coming face-to-face with foreclosure as a possibility. And while the overall percentage of homeowners at risk is decreasing with time (see graph below), that’s little comfort to those individuals who are facing challenges today.If you haven’t taken advantage of the forbearance period, it may be time to research and understand your options. It starts with knowing what foreclosure is. Investopedia defines it like this: “Foreclosure is the legal process by which a lender...

Your Agent Is Key When Pricing Your House [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on September 3, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

Some Highlights Pricing your house right takes market experience and expertise. To find the best list price, your agent balances current market demand, values of homes in your neighborhood, where prices are headed, and your home’s condition. If you’re ready to sell, don’t guess on the price. Let’s connect today so we price your house to attract multiple offers and maximize your return on investment. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters Keeping Current Matters

5 Reasons Today’s Housing Market Is Anything but Normal

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on September 2, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

There are many headlines out there that claim we’re reverting to a more normal real estate market. That would indicate the housing market is returning to the pre-pandemic numbers we saw from 2015-2019. But that’s not happening. The market is still extremely vibrant as demand is still strong even while housing supply is slowly returning. Here’s the definition of normal from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: “conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern: characterized by that which is considered usual, typical, or routine.” Using this definition, here are five housing industry metrics that...

What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on August 31, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals. In recent months, it’s become increasingly common for an appraisal to come in below the contract price on the house. Shawn Telford, Chief Appraiser for CoreLogic, explains it like this: “Recently, we observed buyers paying prices above listing price and higher than the market data available to appraisers can support. This difference is known...

If Housing Affordability Is About the Money, Don’t Forget This.

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on August 26, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

There are many non-financial benefits of buying your own home. However, today’s headlines seem to be focusing primarily on the financial aspects of homeownership – specifically affordability. Many articles are making the claim that it’s not affordable to buy a home in today’s market, but that isn’t the case. Today’s buyers are spending approximately 20% of their income on their monthly mortgage payments. According to The Essential Guide to Creating a Homebuying Budget from Freddie Mac, the 20% of income that purchasers are currently paying is well within the 28% guideline suggested: “Most...

Real Estate: It’s Still a Lack of Supply, Not a Lack of Demand

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on August 18, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

One of the major questions real estate experts are asking today is whether prospective homebuyers still believe purchasing a home makes sense. Some claim rapidly rising home prices are impacting demand and, by extension, leading to the recent slowdown in sales activity. However, demand isn’t the real issue. Instead, it’s the lack of supply (homes available for sale). An article from the Wall Street Journal shows this is true for new home construction: “Home builders have sold more homes than they can build. Now they are limiting their sales in an effort to catch up.” The article quotes David...

A Look at Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for Sellers

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on August 16, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

When you hear the phrase home price appreciation, what does it mean to you? Through context clues alone, chances are you know it has to do with rising home prices. And as a seller, you know rising home prices are good news for your potential sale. But let’s look past the dollar signs and dive deeper into the concept. To truly understand home price appreciation, you need to know how it works and why it matters to you. Investopedia defines appreciation like this: “Appreciation, in general terms, is an increase in the value of an asset over time. The increase can occur for a number of reasons,...

Sellers Are in a Sweet Spot [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Fort Myers Mortgage Syndicated User on August 13, 2021. Posted in Fort Myers Mortgage, Mortgage Fort Myers.

Some Highlights In today’s sellers’ market, you’re set up to win big when you list your house. That’s because homes are selling fast, receiving 4.4 offers on average and often selling above the asking price. Then, when you buy your next home, you’ll also win by addressing your changing needs and taking advantage of near historic-low mortgage rates. If you’re ready to make a move, let’s connect so you can capitalize on today’s market and find your next dream home. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters href=”https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/?a=429471-6e7ae3e7d7cea4059ea7d116981248f9″>Keeping...

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