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What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?

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

Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming down. But then you read somewhere else that they’re up again. And that may leave you scratching your head and wondering what’s true. The simplest answer is: that what you read or hear will vary based on the time frame they’re looking at. Here’s some information that can help clear up the confusion. Mortgage Rates Are Volatile by Nature Mortgage rates don’t move in a straight line. There are too many factors at play for that to happen. Instead, rates...

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Winning Plays for Buying a Home in Today’s Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Move-Up Buyers.

Some Highlights In today’s housing market, you can still come out on top if you have the right team and plan. To win when buying a home, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd. Connect with a local real estate agent today to make your winning move.

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Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell

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

Are you on the fence about selling your house? While affordability is improving this year, it’s still tight. And that may be on your mind. But understanding your home equity could be the key to making your decision easier. An article from Bankrate explains: “Home equity is the difference between your home’s value and the amount you still owe on your mortgage. It represents the paid-off portion of your home. You’ll start off with a certain level of equity when you make your down payment to buy the home, then continue to build equity as you pay down your mortgage. You’ll...

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Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This Year

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.

On the road to becoming a homeowner? If so, you may have heard the term pre-approval get tossed around. Let’s break down what it is and why it’s important if you’re looking to buy a home in 2024. What Pre-Approval Is As part of the homebuying process, your lender will look at your finances to figure out what they’re willing to loan you. According to Investopedia, this includes things like your W-2, tax returns, credit score, bank statements, and more. From there, they’ll give you a pre-approval letter to help you understand how much money you can borrow. Freddie Mac explains it like...

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Houses Are Still Selling Fast

Written by Key Largo Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Key Largo Mortgage, Key Largo Mortgage Rates, Selling Myths.

Have you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn’t as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when houses were selling quicker than ever, they’re still selling faster than normal. The graph below uses data from Realtor.com to tell the story of median days on the market for every January from 2017 all the way through the latest numbers available. For Realtor.com, days on the market means from the time a house is listed for sale until its closing date or the date it’s taken off the market. This metric can help give you an...

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Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Construction 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, New Construction.

Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly built homes make up a larger percent of the total homes available for sale than normal. That’s why, if you’re craving more options, it makes sense to see if a newly built home is right for you. But it’s important to remember the process of working with a builder is different than buying from a homeowner. And, while builders typically have sales agents on-site, having your own agent helps make sure you have proper...

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Florida Mortgage | Why You May Want To Consider a Newly Built Home Today

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

Why You May Want To Consider a Newly Built Home Today. If you’re feeling frustrated by the limited supply of homes for sale, you may want to look into new home construction. Let’s connect to go over the process for buying a newly built home and see what’s available near us. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany

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There’s No Foreclosure Wave in Sight [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Some Highlights Headlines saying foreclosures are rising might make you feel uneasy. But the truth is, there’s no need to worry. If you look at the latest numbers, they’re still below pre-pandemic norms and way below what happened during the crash. If you’re worried about a flood of foreclosures, the data shows a foreclosure crisis is not where the market is today and is not where it’s headed.

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Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House

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

As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But, how do you know when to make your move? While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t actually need to wait until spring to sell. Here’s why. 1. Take Advantage of Lower Mortgage Rates Last October, the 30-year fixed mortgage rates peaked at 7.79%. In January, they hit their lowest level since May. That means you may not feel as locked-in to your current mortgage rate right now. That downward trend in rates has made moving more affordable now than it was just a few months ago. Another reason...

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