Florida Mortgage | Don’t Be Afraid of Today’s Housing Market

Written by Kissimmee Mortgage Syndicated User on October 30, 2022. Posted in Kissimmee FL Mortgage, Kissimmee Mortgage.

Don’t Be Afraid of Today’s Housing Market. Buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be scary. | NMLS ID 1834853 #floridahousingmrket #floridarealestate #fidelityhomegroup

Applying for a Mortgage Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Kissimmee Mortgage Syndicated User on October 29, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Kissimmee FL Mortgage, Kissimmee Mortgage, Move-Up Buyers.

Some Highlights Even with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage process doesn’t need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean on the pros and connect with a lender so you can get pre-approved and begin your home search. Any major life change can be scary, and buying a home is no different. Let’s connect so you have an advisor by your side to take fear out of the equation. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand

Written by Kissimmee Mortgage Syndicated User on October 28, 2022. Posted in Demographics, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Kissimmee FL Mortgage, Kissimmee Mortgage, Millennials.

If you’re thinking about selling your house but wondering if buyers are still out there, know that there are still people who are searching for a home to buy today. And your house may be exactly what they’re looking for. While the millennial generation has been dubbed the renter generation, that namesake may not be appropriate anymore. Millennials, the largest generation, are actually a significant driving force for buyer demand in the housing market today. Here’s why. Millennial Homebuying Power While there’s no denying higher mortgage rates are making it more challenging to afford a home...

Florida Mortgage | Florida Market Update September 2022

Written by Kissimmee Mortgage Syndicated User on October 28, 2022. Posted in Kissimmee FL Mortgage, Kissimmee Mortgage.

Florida Market Update September 2022 | NMLS ID 1834853 #floridamarketupdate #floridarealestate #fidelityhomegroup

3 Graphs Showing Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t Like 2008

Written by Kissimmee Mortgage Syndicated User on October 27, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Kissimmee FL Mortgage, Kissimmee Mortgage, Pricing.

With all the headlines and talk in the media about the shift in the housing market, you might be thinking this is a housing bubble. It’s only natural for those thoughts to creep in that make you think it could be a repeat of what took place in 2008. But the good news is, there’s concrete data to show why this is nothing like the last time. There’s Still a Shortage of Homes on the Market Today, Not a Surplus For historical context, there were too many homes for sale during the housing crisis (many of which were short sales and foreclosures), and that caused prices to fall dramatically. Supply...

What Happens to Housing when There’s a Recession?

Written by Kissimmee Mortgage Syndicated User on October 26, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Kissimmee FL Mortgage, Kissimmee Mortgage.

Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession today would likely be mild and the economy would rebound quickly. As the 2022 CEO Outlook from KPMG says: “Global CEOs see a ‘mild and short’ recession, yet optimistic about global economy over 3-year horizon . . . More than 8 out of 10 anticipate a recession over the next 12 months, with more than half expecting it to be mild and short.” To add...

Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey

Written by Kissimmee Mortgage Syndicated User on October 25, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Kissimmee FL Mortgage, Kissimmee Mortgage, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why. What Is Pre-Approval? To better understand why pre-approval is key, it’s important to know what pre-approval is. The Mortgage Reports explains it like this: “When you’re ready to take the leap into homeownership, your first step is mortgage preapproval. . . . A mortgage preapproval is when a lender determines you’re qualified...

3 Questions You May Be Asking About Selling Your House Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Kissimmee Mortgage Syndicated User on October 22, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Kissimmee FL Mortgage, Kissimmee Mortgage.

Some Highlights If you’re planning to sell your house this year, you likely have questions about what the shift in the housing market means for your home sale. You might be wondering: Should I wait to sell? Are buyers still out there? And can I afford to buy my next home? Let’s connect so you can get answers to these questions and learn about the opportunities you still have in today’s housing market. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

What’s Ahead for Home Prices?

Written by Kissimmee Mortgage Syndicated User on October 21, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Kissimmee FL Mortgage, Kissimmee Mortgage, Pricing.

As the housing market cools in response to the dramatic rise in mortgage rates, home price appreciation is cooling as well. And if you’re following along with headlines in the media, you’re probably seeing a wide range of opinions calling for everything from falling home prices to ongoing appreciation. But what’s true? What’s most likely to happen moving forward? While opinions differ, the most likely outcome is we’ll fall somewhere in the middle of slight appreciation and slight depreciation. Here’s a look at the latest expert projections so you have the best information possible today. What...

Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation?

Written by Kissimmee Mortgage Syndicated User on October 20, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Kissimmee FL Mortgage, Kissimmee Mortgage, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy.

While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still high, remaining around 8%. This news impacted the stock market and added fuel to the fire for conversations about a recession. You’re likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as you watch the cost of goods and services climb. The pinch it’s creating on your wallet and the looming economic uncertainty may leave you wondering: “should I still buy a home right now?” If that question is top of mind for you, here’s what you need to know. Homeownership Is Historically a Great...

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