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Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on July 31, 2026. Posted in Buying Tips, Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Florida Condotel, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage, Selling Tips.

After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again. And depending on whether you’re buying or selling, that shift means something different for you.The Numbers May Be Starting To TurnFor the past couple of years, home price growth has been moderating – cooling from around 7% in mid-2024, according to Redfin (see graph below). But look at the right side of that graph. The pace of that growth appears to have hit its low point and started to turn.While a couple months of data...

Selling a Luxury House? Here’s Why Now Is a Good Time

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on July 29, 2026. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Home Prices, Luxury / Vacation, Mortgage, Selling Tips.

If you own a luxury house, you’re in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn’t. Sale prices and buyer demand are both up. So if you’re considering selling, now could be a great time to make your move.Luxury Is Leading on PriceLet’s start with prices. But before we get into it – what actually counts as a luxury home? Generally, these are homes in the top 5% price range for the area, so it varies depending on where you live.But what’s interesting is that according to the latest data from Redfin, sale prices for...

The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What’s Next

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on July 29, 2026. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Equity, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Inventory, Mortgage, Move-Up, Selling Tips.

Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place? It felt like crossing a long-awaited finish line. It gave you a place to build your life. Maybe it’s where you lived when you got married. Or where you welcomed a child or a pet into the family.But that was just the beginning.For most people, your first house was never meant to be your forever home. It’s a stepping stone for what comes next.And if your life looks different today than it did when you got the keys, you’re not stuck. Moving may be more realistic than you think.Starter Home Inventory Is Still Relatively LowIf you’ve...

Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on May 22, 2026. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Equity, Florida Condotel, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage.

You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high. And maybe your brother-in-law brought it up at the dinner table like he’s been waiting all week to spark a debate.Here’s the thing. He’s not wrong. But he only has half the story. And the half he’s missing? It changes everything.Spoiler: homeowners are on stronger footing than the headlines suggest, and the housing market has more going for it than most people realize.The Headline Number Is Real, But It’s Missing ContextYes, according to the Federal Reserve, there is currently...

The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on May 10, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Mortgage, Selling Tips.

When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast. But the thing is, nationally, it’s taking a little longer to sell lately. And that slowdown can feel frustrating if you want a fast process. Here’s what you need to realize.In every market right now, there’s one clear exception:Well-priced, well-presented homes are still selling, and it’s often faster than you’d expect.If you can tap into that, you can still set yourself up to move quickly, too. Here’s how to get it done.How Long It Takes To Sell TodayAccording to Realtor.com, homes are selling...

Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on April 7, 2026. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Mortgage.

When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast.You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead?While it sounds like a simple backup plan, becoming “accidental landlord” is actually a much bigger decision than most people realize. That’s when someone planned to sell, didn’t get the price or traction they hoped for, and decided to rent the house out instead.And lately, that’s happening more often.Why the Number of Accidental Landlords Is RisingIf you’re faced with the same choice to...

Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on April 2, 2026. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Florida Condotel, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage.

Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices. You may even stumble onto social media influencers saying we’re headed for a crash. Let’s get you the context you need.The truth is prices are going to vary depending on where you live. But they’re not crashing.Here’s what you need to know.The Local Perspective: Home Price Trends by AreaThe biggest thing feeding into the confusion online is how different home price trends are by area right now. Take a look at this data from ResiClub and Zillow (see...

The Remodel You’ve Been Dreaming About May Be Closer Than You Think

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on March 24, 2026. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Equity, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Mortgage.

That kitchen you’ve been mentally redesigning…The bathroom that really needs a refresh…Or the outdoor space you keep saying you’ll get to someday…What if you already have what you need to finally make it happen? Because a growing number of homeowners are realizing just that.Homeowners are expected to spend over $522 billion on home improvements by the end of 2026 – and they’re not draining their savings accounts to get it done. Many are using their home equity.And if you’ve owned your home for 10+ years, there’s a chance you could use your equity to fund some home upgrades...

The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on March 17, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Florida Condotel, For Sellers, Mortgage, Selling Tips.

You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market.And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell. A lot of the time, there’s one common cause. And it’s something you can actually control.Here’s what you can do to get ahead of the biggest dealbreaker before it ever becomes a problem.The Top Dealbreaker: Issues That Pop Up During the InspectionA Redfin survey shows over 70% of recently cancelled contracts...

One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on March 13, 2026. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Condotel Mortgage Financing, Florida Condotel, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Mortgage.

Foreclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of 2008 – specifically to what happened to the market during the housing crash. So, let’s do exactly what your brain already wants to do, and see if there’s any connection there.The simple truth is foreclosure filings are rising. But they’re nowhere near crisis levels. And that’s not where they’re headed either. Here’s why.Take a look at serious delinquencies – loans where the homeowner is more than 90 days late on their mortgage payments.While those have increased slightly, data from the New York Fed shows...