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Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

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

If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed.Data from the latest ShowingTime Showing Index, which is a measure of buyers actively touring homes, helps paint the picture of how much buyer demand has increased in recent months (see graph below):As the graph shows, the first two months of 2023 saw a noticeable increase in buyer traffic. That’s likely because the limited number of homes for sale kept shoppers looking for homes even...

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A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis

Written by Jupiter Florida Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Jupiter Florida Mortgage Rates, Jupiter Mortgage, Pricing.

Everywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, this may leave you wondering if your plans are still a wise move. To help ease your mind, experts are saying that if we do officially enter a recession, it’ll be mild and short. As the Federal Reserve explained in their March meeting:“. . . the staff’s projection at the time of the March meeting included a mild recession starting later this year, with a recovery over the subsequent two years.” While a recession may be on the horizon, it won’t be one for the housing market record...

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Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

Written by Jupiter Florida Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Jupiter Florida Mortgage Rates, Jupiter Mortgage, Rent vs. Buy.

Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census shows rents have been climbing pretty steadily since 1988. And, data from the latest rental report from Realtor.com shows rents continue to grow today, even though it’s at a slower pace than we saw at the height of the pandemic:“In March 2023, the U.S. rental market experienced single-digit growth for the eighth month in a row . . . The median asking...

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Ways To Overcome Affordability Challenges in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Jupiter Florida Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Jupiter Florida Mortgage Rates, Jupiter Mortgage, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

Some HighlightsWith so few homes on the market right now, widening the scope of your search to include nearby areas could help you find more options in your budget.You can also work with a trusted lender to consider alternative financing options and search for down payment assistance.If you’ve been searching for a home but are concerned about rising costs, make sure you have a team of trusted real estate professionals for expert advice.

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