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The Truth About Down Payments

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates.

If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well, that isn’t necessarily the case. Unless specified by your loan type or lender, it’s typically not required to put 20% down. That means you could be closer to your homebuying dream than you realize. As The Mortgage Reports says: “Although putting down 20% to avoid mortgage insurance is wise if affordable, it’s a myth that this is always necessary. In...

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How Changing Mortgage Rates Impact You [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Infographics, Interest Rates, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates.

Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home, it’s important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. That’s because even a small change in mortgage rates can have a big impact on your purchasing power.  The best way to navigate changing mortgage rates and make an informed buying decision is to rely on the expertise of a local real estate professional and mortgage lender.

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Expert Home Price Forecasts for 2024 Revised Up

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Housing Market Updates, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Pricing.

Over the past few months, experts have revised their 2024 home price forecasts based on the latest data and market signals, and they’re even more confident prices will rise, not fall. So, let’s see exactly how experts’ thinking has shifted – and what’s caused the change. 2024 Home Price Forecasts: Then and Now The chart below shows what seven expert organizations think will happen to home prices in 2024. It compares their first 2024 home price forecasts (made at the end of 2023) with their newest projections:   The middle column shows that, at first, these experts thought home prices...

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Some Experts Say Mortgage Rates May Fall Below 6% Later This Year

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates.

There’s a lot of confusion in the market about what’s happening with day-to-day movement in mortgage rates right now, but here’s what you really need to know: compared to the near 8% peak last fall, mortgage rates have trended down overall. And if you’re looking to buy or sell a home, this is a big deal. While they’re going to continue to bounce around a bit based on various economic drivers (like inflation and reactions to the consumer price index, or CPI), don’t let the short-term volatility distract you. The experts agree the overarching downward trend should continue this year. While...

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Strategic Tips for Buying Your First Home

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates.

Buying your first home is a big, exciting step and a major milestone that has the power to improve your life. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a dream you can make come true, but there are some hurdles you’ll need to overcome in today’s housing market – specifically the limited supply of homes for sale and ongoing affordability challenges. So, if you’re ready, willing, and able to buy your first home, here are three tips to help you turn your dream into a reality. Save Money with First-Time Homebuyer Programs                                        Paying the initial costs...

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It’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates.

If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, it’ll be important to make sure your house shines bright among the competition. Here are some valuable tips you can use to get your house market-ready. Declutter and Organize First impressions matter, and if your house is a mess, that can easily turn off potential buyers. Before listing, take the time to declutter and organize each room. Decluttering is about more than just tidying up – it’s about creating a...

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Achieve Your Dream of Homeownership with Condos and Townhomes [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates.

Some Highlights If you’re trying to buy a home but are having a hard time finding something in your budget, here’s something that can help: consider condos and townhomes. They may better fit your budget, can help you start building equity, and tend to require minimal upkeep and less maintenance. Looking at condos and townhomes can make it easier to find and buy a home. When you’re ready, connect with a local real estate agent.

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Don’t Let the Latest Home Price Headlines Confuse You

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Housing Market Updates, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Pricing.

Based on what you’re hearing in the news about home prices, you may be worried they’re falling. But here’s the thing. The headlines aren’t giving you the full picture. If you look at the national data for 2023, home prices actually showed positive growth for the year. While this varies by market, and while there were some months with slight declines nationally, those were the exception, not the rule. The overarching story is that prices went up last year, not down. Let’s dive into the data to set the record straight.  2023 Was the Return to More Normal Home Price Growth If anything, last...

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Why So Many People Fall in Love with Homeownership

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Rent vs. Buy.

Chances are at some point in your life you’ve heard the phrase, home is where the heart is. There’s a reason that’s said so often. Becoming a homeowner is emotional. So, if you’re trying to decide if you want to keep on renting or if you’re ready to buy a home this year, here’s why it’s so easy to fall in love with homeownership. Customizing to Your Heart’s Desire Your house should be a space that’s uniquely you. And, if you’re a renter, that can be hard to achieve. When you rent, the paint colors are usually the standard shade of white, you don’t have much control over the upgrades, and...

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Bridging the Gaps on the Road to Homeownership

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Move-Up Buyers.

Homeownership is a major part of the American Dream. But, the path to achieving this dream can be quite difficult. While progress has been made to improve fair housing access, households of color still face unique challenges on the road to owning a home. Working with the right real estate experts can make all the difference for diverse buyers. It’s clear that achieving homeownership is more challenging for certain groups because there’s still a measurable gap between the overall average U.S. homeownership rate and that of non-white groups. Today, Black households continue to have the...

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