Florida Mortgage | Pre-Approval Is a Strategic Move When You’re Buying a Home

Written by Bradenton Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on July 12, 2022. Posted in Bradenton Beach Mortgage, Bradenton Beach Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Bradenton Beach.

Pre-Approval Is a Strategic Move When You’re Buying a Home. Getting pre-approved is a great opening play as a homebuyer. Let’s connect so you have a strategy in place that helps you feel confident in your home search. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers

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

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...

Why Growing Home Equity Is Great News if You Plan To Move [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Bradenton Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on July 9, 2022. Posted in Bradenton Beach Mortgage, Bradenton Beach Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Mortgage Bradenton Beach, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

Some Highlights According to the latest data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $64,000 in home equity over the past 12 months. That much equity can be a game-changer when you move. When you sell, it could be some (if not all) of what you need for a down payment on your next home. To find out how much equity you have in your home and how you can use it, let’s connect today. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Florida Mortgage | Record Home Prices in May

Written by Bradenton Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on July 9, 2022. Posted in Bradenton Beach Mortgage, Bradenton Beach Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Bradenton Beach.

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What Does an Economic Slowdown Mean for the Housing Market?

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

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...

How Your Equity Can Grow over Time

Written by Bradenton Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on July 7, 2022. Posted in Bradenton Beach Mortgage, Bradenton Beach Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Mortgage Bradenton Beach, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real Estate Correspondent at CNBC, says: “The stunning jump in home values over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic has given U.S. homeowners record amounts of housing wealth.” That’s great for your home’s value over the last couple of years, but what if you’ve lived in your home for longer than that? You may be wondering how much equity you truly have. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has done a study to calculate the typical equity...

Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

Written by Bradenton Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on July 6, 2022. Posted in Bradenton Beach Mortgage, Bradenton Beach Mortgage Rates, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Bradenton Beach.

Defining the American dream is personal, and no one individual will have the same definition as another. But the feelings it brings about – success, freedom, and a sense of prosperity – are universal. That’s why, for many people, homeownership remains a key part of the American dream. Your home is your stake in the community, a strong financial investment, and an achievement to be proud of. A recent survey from Bankrate asked respondents to rank achievements as indicators of financial success, and the responses prove that owning a home is still important to so many Americans today (see graph...

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