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Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?

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

If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed with the idea of moving, this nagging thought may be holding you back: “why would I give that up?” But when you ask that question, you may be putting your needs on the back burner without realizing it. Most people don’t move because of their mortgage rate. They move because they want or need to. So, let’s flip the script and ask this instead:  What are the chances you’ll still be in your current house 5 years from now? Think about your life for a moment. Picture what the next few years...

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Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of the Year

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

From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is really the right time to move. There is one place you can turn to for answers you want the most. And that’s the experts. Leading housing experts are starting to release their projections for the rest of the year. These insights will give you clarity – and a little more optimism than you might expect. Business Insider sums up the forecasts (and why they’re good news for you): “As mortgage rates go down this year, affordability may improve slightly for...

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What an Economic Slowdown Could Mean for the Housing Market

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Economy, For Buyers, Home Prices, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Rates.

Talk about the economy is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. That’s leaving a lot of people wondering what it means for the value of their home – and their buying power. Let’s take a look at some historical data to show what’s happened in the housing market during each recession, going all the way back to the 1980s. The facts may surprise you. A Recession Doesn’t Mean Home Prices Will Fall Many people think that if a recession hits, home prices will fall like they did in 2008. But that was an exception, not the rule. It was the only time the market saw...

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What You Can Do When Mortgage Rates Are a Moving Target

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Rates.

Have you seen where mortgage rates have been lately? One day they go down a little. The next day, they go back up again. It can feel confusing and even frustrating if you’re trying to decide whether now’s a good time to buy a home. Take a look at the graph below. It uses data from Mortgage News Daily to show that after a relatively stable month of March, mortgage rates have been on a bit of a roller coaster ride in April: This kind of up-and-down volatility is expected when economic changes are happening. And that’s one of the reasons why trying to time the market isn’t your best move....

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A Recession Doesn’t Mean a Housing Crisis

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

Some Highlights There’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising. If you’re wondering what that means for the housing market, here’s what the data tells us. While you may remember the price crash in 2008, that’s not the norm. Looking back all the way to 1980, home prices usually rise and mortgage rates tend to fall.  If you have questions about buying or selling a home in today’s market, connect with a real estate agent.

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4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market

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

Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. And if you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell, here’s the inside scoop on why this spring may be a great time to make your move. 1. There Are More Homes for Sale After a long stretch of tight inventory, the number of homes for sale is finally improving. According to recent national data from Realtor.com, active listings are up 27.5% compared to this time last year. Look at the graph below and follow the green line for 2025. You can see, even though inventory levels still haven’t...

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Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year

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

If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market. That’s because mortgage rates have been trending down lately – and that gives you a chance to jump back in. Mortgage rates have been declining for seven straight weeks now, according to data from Freddie Mac. And the average weekly rate is now at the lowest level so far this year (see graph below): While that may not sound like a significant shift, it is noteworthy. Because the meaningful drop from over 7% to the mid-6’s can change your mindset when it comes to...

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How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates

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

Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want. The good news? Even if they don’t drop substantially, there are still ways to make buying a home more affordable. How Much Will Rates Drop? A few months ago, experts were forecasting mortgage rates could dip below 6% by the end of the year. But recent projections suggest that may not happen after all. While mortgage rates are still expected to decline some later this year,...

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Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, Home Prices, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Rates.

It’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about how you’ll be able to buy a home. But, if you don’t need a ton of space, you may find you have more cost-effective options in an unexpected place: new home communities. Builders Are Building Smaller Homes  Since smaller homes typically come with smaller price tags, buyers have turned their attention to homes with less square footage — and builders have shifted their focus to capitalize on that demand. As U.S. News notes: “The combination of higher home...

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When Is the Perfect Time To Move?

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, Home Prices, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Rates.

It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re holding out and hoping mortgage rates will drop, or that home prices will fall. But here’s what you need to realize: trying to time the market rarely works. And here’s why. There is no perfect market. No matter when you buy, there’s always some benefit and some sort of trade-off – and that’s not a bad thing. That’s just the reality of it. If you’re not sure you buy into that, think back to the last 5 years in housing. Just a few years ago, mortgage rates...

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