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If You’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough?

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

In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer and still get the home. From there, the buyer and seller typically negotiate and agree on a revised price somewhere in the middle. Things Are Different Today Today’s housing market is anything but normal. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homes today are: Receiving an average of  3.8 offers Selling in just 17 days Homes selling...

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Is It Time To Move on to a New Home?

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage.

If you’ve been in your home for longer than five years, you’re not alone. According to recent data from First American, homeowners are staying put much longer than historical averages (see graph below):As the graph shows, before 2008, homeowners sold their houses after an average of just five years. Today, that number has more than doubled to over 10 years. The housing industry refers to this as your tenure. To really explore tenure, it’s important to understand what drives people to make a move. An article from The Balance explores some of the primary reasons individuals choose to sell...

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Remote Work Is Here To Stay. Can Your Home Deliver the Space You Need?

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage.

A lot has changed over the past year. For many people, the rise in remote work influenced what they’re looking for in a home and created a greater appetite for a dedicated home office. Some professionals took advantage of the situation and purchased a bigger home. Other people thought working from home would be temporary, so they chose to get creative and make the space they already had work for them. But recent headlines indicate working from home isn’t a passing fad. If you’re still longing for a dedicated home office, now may be the time to find the home that addresses your evolving...

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Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage.

There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half of those surveyed, the ability to afford a down payment is the biggest hurdle. That may be because those individuals assume a 20% down payment is necessary. While putting more money down if you’re able can benefit buyers, putting 20% down is not mandatory. As Freddie Mac puts it: “The most damaging down payment myth—since it stops the homebuying process...

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Is the Down Payment Myth Blocking Your Path to Homeownership

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage.

Is the Down Payment Myth Blocking Your Path to Homeownership? It’s a common misconception that you have to have a 20% down payment to buy a home. Let’s connect to make sure you have all the right facts and information you need if you’re buying a home this year. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

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Time Is Money When It Comes to Your Home

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage.

Time Is Money When It Comes to Your Home! If you bought your home a number of years ago, chances are you have a lot of opportunities between your home equity and today’s low mortgage rates. Let’s connect to make sure you don’t miss out. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

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Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Orlando Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Orlando Florida Mortgage, Orlando Mortgage, Rent vs. Buy.

Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling – today’s housing market has plenty of good news to go around. Buyers can take advantage of today’s mortgage rates to escape rising rents and keep monthly payments affordable. Sellers can reap the benefits of multiple offers and a fast sale. If this sounds like good news to you, let’s connect today so you can capitalize on the unique opportunity you have in today’s market. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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