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At Fidelity Home Group, we are Sarasota Mortgage Experts! We offer more options, more transparency and a simpler way to find the right mortgage program for your unique situation.

Sarasota is a city south of Tampa on Florida’s Gulf Coast that was once the winter home of the Ringling Brothers Circus. Today, it hosts a number of cultural institutes, notably the Ringling Museum of Art, which showcases old masters and modern art. It’s also the gateway to miles of beaches with fine sand and shallow waters, such as Lido Beach and Siesta Key Beach

Moving Now Can Give Your House Its Day in the Sun [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Infographics, Mortgage Sarasota, Sarasota Mortgage.

Some HighlightsIf you want to sell your house, consider doing it this summer. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and it’s a great time for sellers.If your needs have changed, now’s the time to capitalize on the low inventory and multiple offers in today’s sellers’ market.Connect with a local real estate agent today if you’re ready to sell your house and move to a home that meets your changing needs.

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The Benefits of Selling Now, According to Experts

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

If you’re trying to decide if now’s the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale. And, with so few homes on the market, buyers will have fewer options, so you set yourself up to get the most eyes possible on your house.Here’s what industry experts are saying about why selling now has its benefits:Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR):“Inventory levels are still at historic lows. Consequently,...

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Florida Mortgage | What Does It Mean To Be in a Sellers’ Market?

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Mortgage Sarasota, Sarasota Mortgage.

Florida Mortgage | What Does It Mean To Be in a Sellers’ Market? To explain what a sellers’ market is and why it presents great opportunities for homeowners ready to make a move. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridarealestate #floridasellersmarket #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

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Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Sarasota, Rent vs. Buy, Sarasota Mortgage.

You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertainty about a potential recession, you may be wondering if it still makes sense to buy a home today. The short answer is – it does. Here’s why. Homeownership actually shields you from the rising costs inflation brings.Freddie Mac explains how: “Not only will buying today help you begin to build equity, a fixed-rate mortgage can stabilize your monthly...

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Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, Mortgage Sarasota, Sarasota Mortgage.

For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to think about your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes more sense than renting one again. According to Forbes: “. . . if the idea of vacationing at the same place every year makes you feel instantaneously relaxed, buying a vacation home might be a wise move.”  To help you decide if making a move like this is right for you, let’s explore why you may want to consider purchasing a vacation home today. Benefits of Owning...

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Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Sarasota, Move-Up Buyers, Sarasota Mortgage.

The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today’s market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up as buyers compete over the available homes.Navigating all of this can be daunting if you’re trying to do it alone. That’s why having a skilled expert to guide you through the homebuying process is essential, especially today. Bankrate shares this perspective: “Advice and guidance from a professional real estate agent...

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The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Sarasota Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Mortgage Sarasota, Sarasota Mortgage.

Some HighlightsIf you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power.These charts show how rates generally affect your monthly payment.The best way to navigate changing mortgage rates and make an informed buying decision is to rely on the expertise of a local real estate professional and mortgage lender.

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Powerful Job Market Fuels Homebuyer Demand

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

The spring housing market has been surprisingly active this year. Even with affordability challenges and a limited number of homes for sale, buyer demand is strong, and getting stronger.One way we know there are interested buyers right now is because showing traffic is up. Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, makes it clear more people are out looking at homes than there were prior to the pandemic (see graph below):And though there’s less traffic than the buyer frenzy of the past couple of years, we’re not far off that pace. There...

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