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Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on . Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Florida Real Estate.

Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data to truly understand the real estate market and separate fact from fiction. Trust the pros. If you want to understand why it’s still a good time to buy, let’s connect today. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters Keeping Current Matters

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Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on . Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Florida Real Estate.

If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ market we’re in today won’t last forever. If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons to put your house up for sale sooner rather than later. 1. Your House Will Likely Sell Quickly According to the Realtors Confidence Index released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homes continue to sell quickly – on average, they’re selling in just 17 days. As a seller, that’s great news for you. Average days on market...

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5 Reasons Today’s Housing Market Is Anything but Normal

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on . Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Florida Real Estate.

There are many headlines out there that claim we’re reverting to a more normal real estate market. That would indicate the housing market is returning to the pre-pandemic numbers we saw from 2015-2019. But that’s not happening. The market is still extremely vibrant as demand is still strong even while housing supply is slowly returning. Here’s the definition of normal from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: “conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern: characterized by that which is considered usual, typical, or routine.” Using this definition, here are five housing industry metrics that...

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If Housing Affordability Is About the Money, Don’t Forget This.

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on . Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Florida Real Estate.

There are many non-financial benefits of buying your own home. However, today’s headlines seem to be focusing primarily on the financial aspects of homeownership – specifically affordability. Many articles are making the claim that it’s not affordable to buy a home in today’s market, but that isn’t the case. Today’s buyers are spending approximately 20% of their income on their monthly mortgage payments. According to The Essential Guide to Creating a Homebuying Budget from Freddie Mac, the 20% of income that purchasers are currently paying is well within the 28% guideline suggested: “Most...

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What Do Experts Say About Today’s Mortgage Rates?

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on . Posted in Condotel Financing Florida, Florida Real Estate.

Mortgage rates are hovering near record lows, and that’s good news for today’s homebuyers. The graph below shows mortgage rates dating back to 2016 and where today falls by comparison. Generally speaking, when rates are low, you can afford more home for your money. That’s why experts across the industry agree – today’s low rates present buyers with an incredible opportunity. Here’s what they have to say: Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, points out the historic nature of today’s rates: “As the economy works to get back to its pre-pandemic self, and the fight against COVID-19 variants...

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