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Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.

Written by Bradenton Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Bradenton Beach Mortgage, Bradenton Beach Mortgage Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory, Mortgage Bradenton Beach.

You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.But that may be about to change. Here’s why your pool of options may actually start ticking back up again.Growth Has Slowed, But It Hasn’t StoppedActive listings were up 2.1% year-over-year in July, according to Realtor.com. Back in January, inventory was up 10%. And in May of 2025, it was up 31.5%. So, growth has cooled off a lot over the last year.The past 3 months, though, have all seen inventory growth land in roughly...

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Invest in Florida with DSCR loans

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

Start your home purchase qualifier with no personal info. DSCR loans simplify qualifying by focusing on property income, not personal earnings, ideal for Florida investors with complex income. Get your rate ? Link in profile #FloridaRealEstate #InvestmentLoan #DSCRMortgage

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The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For

Written by Bradenton Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Bradenton Beach Mortgage, Bradenton Beach Mortgage Rates, Downsize, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Bradenton Beach, Selling Tips.

That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you’ve been using for storage. To you, it’s extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it’s the reason they’d pick your house. Here’s why. Multi-generational homebuying is on the rise.Millions of Families Are Living Multi-GenerationallyThe number of multi-generational households is climbing. That’s when 3 or more generations live under one roof. And data shows those households grew from 3.2 million to almost 4 million between 2014 and 2024, according to...

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Who Has the Upper Hand in Today’s Housing Market?

Written by Bradenton Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Bradenton Beach Mortgage, Bradenton Beach Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Bradenton Beach, Selling Tips.

Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they’ll still get top dollar.The interesting thing is… both can be right at the exact same time. It just depends on where you live.That’s because today’s housing market isn’t moving in one direction anymore. Some markets clearly favor buyers. Others still favor sellers. But most are sitting somewhere in the middle.And knowing which market you’re actually in can completely change the strategy you use to buy or...

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Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

Written by Bradenton Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, Bradenton Beach Mortgage, Bradenton Beach Mortgage Rates, Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Bradenton Beach, Mortgage Rates.

If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there’s a number working behind the scenes that’s actually good for you right now. It’s called the spread, and once you understand it, you may see today’s rates in a whole new light.The Pattern That’s Held for 50+ YearsFor starters, mortgage rates don’t move on their own. They tend to follow the 10-year treasury yield, a number tied to how investors feel about the economy.It’s not an exact science, since plenty of other factors can move...

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The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home

Written by Bradenton Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, Bradenton Beach Mortgage, Bradenton Beach Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips, Downsize, For Buyers, Mortgage Bradenton Beach, Move-Up.

If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.The truth is, you usually don’t have to. Plenty of loan options let qualified buyers put down much less. But a lot of repeat buyers are choosing to put down 20% anyway.So, why are they if they don’t have to?Two reasons. They know a bigger down payment pays off, and after years in their current house, they’ve built up enough equity that it’s finally possible.Repeat Buyers Put More Money DownAccording to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the typical repeat buyer...

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Thinking About Waiting for Lower Mortgage Rates? Read This First.

Written by Bradenton Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, Bradenton Beach Mortgage, Bradenton Beach Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips, Economy, For Buyers, Forecasts, Mortgage Bradenton Beach, Mortgage Rates.

Imagine waiting a year to buy a home, only to find mortgage rates haven’t changed much. That may sound frustrating.But it’s a real possibility.A lot of people are putting their plans on hold because they believe much lower mortgage rates are right around the corner. But, based on today’s forecasts, that may not happen. And you should know that before you decide what to do.Let’s look at why experts don’t expect a dramatic drop in rates – and the options that could help you buy anyway. Because even if rates don’t fall, you can still move. Here’s how.1. Mortgage...

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Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening

Written by Bradenton Beach Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Bradenton Beach Mortgage, Bradenton Beach Mortgage Rates, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Bradenton Beach.

For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?Well, worry a little less. Because right now, those big investors aren’t buying up the market. They’re backing out of it.Investors Are Buying Fewer Homes Than They Have in YearsAccording to Redfin, investor home purchases just fell to their lowest level since 2020 – when the start of the pandemic temporarily caused pretty much all homebuying to pull way back. Before that, you’d have to go all the way...

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