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Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Agent Value, Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, For Sellers, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Selling Tips.

Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window. But if you’re getting ready to sell, here’s what you should know. Even in today’s market, it rarely comes to that. Buyers who are moving at today’s rates and prices are generally moving because of some big life change. That means they’re motivated, and eager to get all the way to the closing table. According to the latest data from Redfin, only about 1 in 7 pending sales are falling through. Meaning the vast majority make...

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One Number Could Change Everything About Your Next Move

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Downsize, Equity, For Sellers, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Move-Up, Selling Tips.

When’s the last time someone told you what your house is worth? Not what some online valuation tool guessed. Not what your neighbor’s house sold for. What yours is actually worth right now. For a lot of homeowners, it’s been years. And if you’ve been thinking about moving, but higher home prices or mortgage rates have made you hesitate, here’s why it’s time to take a second look at that number. Your House May Be Worth More Than You Think Home values have climbed significantly over the past 5-10 years. And even though today’s market is more balanced, homeowners...

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

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

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Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

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

After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again. And depending on whether you’re buying or selling, that shift means something different for you. The Numbers May Be Starting To Turn For the past couple of years, home price growth has been moderating – cooling from around 7% in mid-2024, according to Redfin (see graph below). But look at the right side of that graph. The pace of that growth appears to have hit its low point and started to turn. While a couple months of data...

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Selling a Luxury House? Here’s Why Now Is a Good Time

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Downsize, For Sellers, Home Prices, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Luxury / Vacation, Selling Tips, Senior Market.

If you own a luxury house, you’re in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn’t. Sale prices and buyer demand are both up. So if you’re considering selling, now could be a great time to make your move. Luxury Is Leading on Price Let’s start with prices. But before we get into it – what actually counts as a luxury home? Generally, these are homes in the top 5% price range for the area, so it varies depending on where you live. But what’s interesting is that according to the latest data from Redfin, sale prices...

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The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

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

While the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align year after year. And it’s coming up fast. Based on their analysis of historical trends, the ideal week to put your house on the market this year is: April 12–18. And here’s why this window stands out as being particularly seller-friendly: Buyers Are More Active. According to the research coming out of Realtor.com, homes listed during this week typically get about 16.7% more views than in a normal week. And in a market where...

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The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)

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

You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market. And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell. A lot of the time, there’s one common cause. And it’s something you can actually control. Here’s what you can do to get ahead of the biggest dealbreaker before it ever becomes a problem. The Top Dealbreaker: Issues That Pop Up During the Inspection A Redfin survey shows over 70% of recently cancelled...

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If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Agent Value, For Sellers, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling Tips.

Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only one. But it’s also not the end of the road.  Homes are selling every day, so you can turn this around. You just need to take another look at your approach. If you’re feeling this pain, know this: an online search engine isn’t where you should go for your answers. It’s much better to talk to your agent. Because a search engine doesn’t know your market or your house. But your agent does. While a quick search...

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Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.

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

Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three. So, if a move has been on your mind this year, this is the window where momentum tends to work in your favor. Here’s what makes this season so powerful for sellers. 1. More Buyers Will Be Looking Typically speaking, in the housing market, there’s no more popular time to move than the Spring. Historically, data coming out of ShowingTime proves that’s when buyer activity peaks each year. Take a look for yourself (see...

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Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them)

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling Tips.

Let’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country. And the sellers who are making their moves happen all have one thing in common: they’ve adjusted their strategy to match today’s market. They’re realizing inventory has grown. Homebuyers are more selective. And buyer expectations are higher. The sellers who struggle are usually approaching today’s market with yesterday’s expectations. Here are the three biggest mistakes they’re making – and how to avoid them....

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