What Would a Recession Mean for the Housing Market?

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on August 17, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage, Pricing.

According to a recent survey from the Wall Street Journal, the percentage of economists who believe we’ll see a recession in the next 12 months is growing. When surveyed in July 2021, only 12% of economists consulted thought there’d be a recession by now. But this July, when polled, 49% believe we will see a recession in the coming 12 months. And as more recession talk fills the air, one concern many people have is: should I delay my homeownership plans if there’s a recession? Here’s a look at historical data to show what happened in real estate during previous recessions to help prove why...

Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2022 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on August 6, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage, Pricing.

Some Highlights The housing market is shifting away from the intensity of the past two years. Here’s what experts project for the remainder of 2022. Home prices are forecast to rise more moderately than last year. Mortgage rates will respond to inflation, and home sales will be more in line with pre-pandemic years. Let’s connect so you can make your best move this year. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Expert Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on July 13, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage, Pricing.

The housing market is at a turning point, and if you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, that may leave you wondering: is it still a good time to buy a home? Should I make a move this year? To help answer those questions, let’s turn to the experts for projections on what the second half of the year holds for residential real estate. Where Mortgage Rates Will Go Depends on Inflation While one of the big questions on all buyers’ minds is where will mortgage rates go in the months ahead, no one has a crystal ball to know exactly what’ll happen in the future. What housing market experts know...

The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on July 12, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage.

Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline as welcome news. Freddie Mac reports that the average 30-year rate was down to 5.30% from 5.81% two weeks prior (see graph below): But why is this recent dip such good news for homebuyers? As Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains: “According...

What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on July 8, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage.

According to a recent survey, more and more Americans are concerned about a possible recession. Those concerns were validated when the Federal Reserve met and confirmed they were strongly committed to bringing down inflation. And, in order to do so, they’d use their tools and influence to slow down the economy. All of this brings up many fears and questions around how it might affect our lives, our jobs, and business overall. And one concern many Americans have is: how will this affect the housing market? We know how economic slowdowns have impacted home prices in the past, but how could this...

What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for the Housing Market?

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on June 1, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage.

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, you’re at an exciting decision point. And anytime you make a big decision like that, one thing you should always consider is timing. So, what does the rest of the year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts have to say. The Number of Homes Available for Sale Is Likely To Grow There are early signs housing inventory is starting to grow and experts say that should continue in the months ahead. According to Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com: “The gap between this year’s homes for sale and last year’s is one-fifth the size...

Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on May 18, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage.

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard mortgage rates are rising and have wondered what that means for you. Since mortgage rates have increased over two percentage points this year, it’s natural to think about how this will impact your homeownership plans. Today, buyers are reacting in one of two ways: they’re either making the decision to buy now before rates climb higher or they’re waiting it out in hopes rates will fall. Let’s look at some context that can help you understand why so many buyers are jumping off the fence and into action rather than waiting to buy. A...

How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on May 10, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage, Pricing.

If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Mortgage rates directly impact the monthly payment you’ll have on the home you purchase. So, when rates rise, so does the monthly payment you’re able to lock in on your home loan. In a rising-rate environment like we’re in today, that could limit your future purchasing power. Today, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is above 5%, and in the near term, experts say...

How Homeownership Can Help Shield You from Inflation

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on April 27, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage, Pricing.

If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard about rising inflation. You’re also likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as prices go up for gas, groceries, and more. These rising consumer costs can put a pinch on your wallet and make you re-evaluate any big purchases you have planned to ensure they’re still worthwhile. If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a home this year, you’re probably wondering if you should continue down that path or if it makes more sense to wait. While the answer depends on your situation, here’s how homeownership can help you combat...

How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on April 21, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage.

In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you may be tempted to put your plans on hold in hopes that rates will fall, waiting will only cost you more. Mortgage rates are forecast to continue rising in the year ahead. If you’re thinking of buying a home, here are a few things to keep in mind so you can succeed even as mortgage rates rise. How Rising Mortgage Rates Impact You Mortgage rates play a significant...

Category: Interest Rates