Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities.

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on December 13, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Sarasota, Sarasota Mortgage, Selling Myths.

At first glance, the increase in housing supply compared to last year may not sound like good news for prospective sellers, but it actually gives you two key opportunities in today’s housing market. An article from Calculated Risk helps put the inventory gains the market has seen in 2022 into perspective by comparing it to recent years (see graph below). It shows supply has surpassed 2021 levels by 58%. But the further back you look, the more you’ll understand the bigger picture. And if you go all the way back to 2019, the last normal year in real estate, we’re roughly 35% below the housing...

What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on December 12, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Sarasota, Sarasota Mortgage, Selling Myths.

If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, recent headlines about home prices may be top of mind. And if those stories have you wondering what that means for your home’s value, here’s what you really need to know. What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? It’s possible you’ve seen news stories mentioning a drop in home values or home price depreciation, but it’s important to remember those headlines are designed to make a big impression in just a few words. But what headlines aren’t always great at is painting the full picture. While home prices are down slightly month-over-month...

Reasons To Sell Your House This Season [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on December 9, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Mortgage Sarasota, Sarasota Mortgage, Selling Myths.

Some Highlights If you’re planning to make a move but aren’t sure if now’s the right time, here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t wait to sell your house. The supply of homes for sale, while growing, is still low today. Plus, serious buyers are out looking right now, and many are hoping to avoid falling into the rental trap for another year. Let’s connect to determine if selling your house before the new year is the right move for you. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

What’s Going on with Home Prices? Ask a Professional.

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on December 6, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Sarasota, Pricing, Sarasota Mortgage.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home this year, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today as the market cools. In the simplest sense, nationally, experts don’t expect prices to come crashing down, but the level of home price moderation will depend on factors like supply and demand in each local market. That means, moving forward, home price appreciation will continue to vary by location, with more significant changes happening in overheated areas. Here’s a quick snapshot of what the experts are saying: Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, says: “The...

Winter Home Selling Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on December 2, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, FSBOs, Infographics, Mortgage Sarasota, Sarasota Mortgage, Selling Myths.

Some Highlights As you get ready to sell your house, focus on tasks that make it inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal. This list will help you get started, but don’t forget, a real estate professional will provide other helpful tips based on your specific situation. Let’s connect so you have advice on what you may want to do to get your house ready to sell this season. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Why There Won’t Be a Flood of Foreclosures Coming to the Housing Market

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on November 30, 2022. Posted in Distressed Properties, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Mortgage Sarasota, Sarasota Mortgage.

With the rapid shift that’s happened in the housing market this year, some people are raising concerns that we’re destined for a repeat of the crash we saw in 2008. But in truth, there are many key differences between what’s happening today and the bubble in the early 2000s. One of the reasons this isn’t like the last time is the number of foreclosures in the market is much lower now. Here’s a look at why there won’t be a wave of foreclosures flooding the market. Not as Many Homeowners Are in Trouble This Time After the last housing crash, over nine million households lost their homes due to...

3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on November 29, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Sarasota, Move-Up Buyers, Sarasota Mortgage.

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a home loan has almost $300,000 in equity right now. As you weigh your options, especially in the face of inflation and talk of a recession, it’s important to understand your assets and how you can leverage them. A real estate professional is the best resource to help you understand...

Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on November 28, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Mortgage Sarasota, Sarasota Mortgage.

Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new year to go back on the market. The truth is many buyers want to purchase a home for the holidays, and your house might be just what they’re looking for. Here are five great reasons you shouldn’t wait to sell your house. 1. While the supply of homes for sale has increased this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market to keep up with buyer demand. As Nadia...

What Homeowners Want To Know About Selling in Today’s Market

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on November 22, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Sarasota, Move-Up Buyers, Sarasota Mortgage, Selling Myths.

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While it’s not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, we’re still in a sellers’ market. That means you haven’t missed your window. Realtor.com explains: “. . . while prospective home sellers may lament that they missed their prime window, in reality, this is still a terrific time to sell. In fact, according to a recent Realtor.com® home seller survey, 95% of sellers who sold their home in the past year got more than they paid for it. Nonetheless,...

Should You Update Your House Before You Sell? Ask a Real Estate Professional. [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on November 18, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Mortgage Sarasota, Sarasota Mortgage, Selling Myths.

Some Highlights You may be wondering what needs to be renovated before you sell your house. In today’s shifting market, making your house appealing is more important than ever. That’s why it’s essential to lean on a real estate professional who has in-depth knowledge of today’s housing market. They know what buyers are looking for and how to highlight any upgrades you make. Let’s connect so you know where to focus your efforts so your house will stand out in a today’s market. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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