Retirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on November 18, 2021. Posted in Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage, Senior Market.

The past year and a half brought about significant life changes for many of us. For some, it meant entering retirement earlier than expected. Recent data shows more people retired this year than anticipated. According to the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, 2021 saw a retirement boom: “At least 1.7 million more older workers than expected retired due to the pandemic recession.” If you’ve recently retired, your home may not fit your new lifestyle. The good news is, you’ve likely built-up significant equity that can fuel your next move. According to the latest Homeowner Equity...

Sellers: You’ll Likely Get Multiple Strong Offers This Season

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on November 17, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage.

Are you thinking about selling your house right now, but you’re not sure you’ll have the time to do so as the holidays draw near? If so, consider this: even as the holiday season approaches, there are plenty of buyers out there, and they really want your house. Here’s why selling this winter is a win for you. Today’s buyers are still dealing with a limited number of homes for sale. Thanks to continued low inventory, those buyers are competing with one another for their dream home. And when that happens, if your house is one of the few on the market, it will rise to the top of the pool – and...

Should I Update My House Before I Sell It? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on November 13, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Infographics, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage.

Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your agent to be your guide. If the market is flooded with houses for sale, updates may be necessary for your house to stand out. In our current sellers’ market, the added expenses might not be worth it. Let’s connect so you have expert advice on which updates are important in today’s market. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

What’s Happening with Home Prices?

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on November 11, 2021. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage, Pricing.

Many people have questions about home prices right now. How much have prices risen over the past 12 months? What’s happening with home values right now? What’s projected for next year? Here’s a look at the answers to all three of these questions. How much have home values appreciated over the last 12 months? According to the latest Home Price Index from CoreLogic, home values have increased by 18.1% compared to this time last year. Additionally, prices have gone up at an accelerated pace for each of the last eight months (see graph below):The increase in the rate of appreciation that’s shown...

How Sellers Win When Housing Inventory Is Low

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on November 10, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage, Pricing.

In today’s housing market, the number of homes for sale is much lower than the strong buyer demand. As a result, homeowners ready to sell have a significant advantage. Here are three ways today’s low inventory will set you up for a win when you sell this season. 1. Higher Prices With so many more buyers in the market than homes available for sale, homebuyers are frequently getting into bidding wars for the houses they want to purchase. According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homes are receiving an average of 3.7 offers in today’s market. This buyer competition...

Numbers Don’t Lie – It’s Still a Great Time To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on November 6, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage, Selling Myths.

Some Highlights Heading into the end of the year, you might wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s what the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) says. Housing supply is lower than last year, and home prices are up nationwide. Meanwhile, the average home is selling fast and receiving several offers. Listing now puts your house in the spotlight, meaning it could sell quickly – and for more than you’d expect. Feeling motivated? If you’re ready to sell and capitalize on today’s market, let’s connect. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Ma...

Sellers Have Incredible Leverage in Today’s Market

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on November 3, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage, Pricing.

With mortgage rates climbing above 3% for the first time in months, serious buyers are more motivated than ever to find a home before the end of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), puts it best, saying: “Housing demand remains strong as buyers likely want to secure a home before mortgage rates increase even further next year.” But the sense of urgency they feel is complicated by the lack of homes for sale in today’s market. According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from NAR: “From one year ago, the inventory of unsold homes decreased...

Does Your House Have What Buyers Want?

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on October 29, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage.

The rise in remote work is changing what many Americans want in their homes. Many companies are choosing to delay reopening or go remote full-time, and today’s buyers are looking for homes with more space to support their work needs. As a seller, if you no longer need the extra room you have in your home, rest assured there are buyers who do. Remote Work Is Here To Stay Remote work remains a reality for many Americans. A recent poll from Garter, Inc. shows many organizations have not yet returned their offices: “. . . 66% of organizations are delaying reopening their offices due to new COVID-19...

Housing Challenge or Housing Opportunity? It Depends.

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on October 29, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage, Pricing.

The biggest challenge in real estate today is the lack of available homes for sale. The low housing supply has caused homes throughout the country to appreciate at a much faster rate than what we’ve experienced historically. There are many reasons for the limited number of homes on the market, but as you can see in the graph below, we’re well below where we’ve been for most of the past 10 years. Today, across the country, there is only a 2.4-month supply of homes available for sale. The Opportunity This lack of homes for sale is creating a challenge for many buyers who are growing frustrated...

There Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on October 27, 2021. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage.

There’s a lot of talk lately about how challenging it can be to find a home to buy. While housing inventory is still low, there are a few important things to understand about the supply of homes for sale as we move into the end of the year. The Number of Homes for Sale Usually Peaks in the Fall In the residential real estate market, trends generally follow a predictable and seasonal pattern. Typically, the number of homes available for sale (or active monthly listings) peaks in the fall. But in a chapter where so little feels normal, the question becomes: should we expect a fall peak this year? If...

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