Will Home Prices Fall This Year? Here’s What Experts Say.

Written by Jupiter Island Mortgage Syndicated User on May 11, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Jupiter Island Florida Mortgage Rates, Jupiter Island Mortgage, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters for you. Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and how this impacts your homeownership goals. What’s Happening with Home Prices? Home prices have seen 121 consecutive months of year-over-year increases. CoreLogic says: “Price appreciation averaged 15% for the full year of 2021, up from the 2020 full year average of 6%.” So why are prices climbing so much? It’s because there are more buyers than...

2022 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Jupiter Island Mortgage Syndicated User on May 7, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Jupiter Island Florida Mortgage Rates, Jupiter Island Mortgage, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

Some Highlights What does the rest of the year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts have to say about what lies ahead. Home prices are projected to rise and so are mortgage rates. Experts are also forecasting another strong year for home sales as people move to meet their changing needs. Let’s connect so you can make your best move this year. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Today’s Home Price Appreciation Is Great News for Existing Homeowners

Written by Jupiter Island Mortgage Syndicated User on May 3, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Jupiter Island Florida Mortgage Rates, Jupiter Island Mortgage, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

If you’re planning to sell your home this season, rising prices are great news for you. But it’s important to understand why prices are rising to begin with. One major factor is supply and demand. In any industry, when there are more buyers for an item than there are of that item available, prices naturally rise. In those situations, buyers are willing to pay more to get the product or service they’re looking for when options are scarce. And that’s exactly what’s happening in the current real estate market. Selma Hepp, Executive, Research & Insights and Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic,...

How Homeownership Can Help Shield You from Inflation

Written by Jupiter Island Mortgage Syndicated User on April 27, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Jupiter Island Florida Mortgage Rates, Jupiter Island Mortgage, Pricing.

If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard about rising inflation. You’re also likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as prices go up for gas, groceries, and more. These rising consumer costs can put a pinch on your wallet and make you re-evaluate any big purchases you have planned to ensure they’re still worthwhile. If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a home this year, you’re probably wondering if you should continue down that path or if it makes more sense to wait. While the answer depends on your situation, here’s how homeownership can help you combat...

Is It Enough To Offer Asking Price in Today’s Housing Market?

Written by Jupiter Island Mortgage Syndicated User on April 26, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Jupiter Island Florida Mortgage Rates, Jupiter Island Mortgage, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re planning to buy a home this season, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your offer accepted. In previous years, it was common for buyers to try and determine how much less than the asking price they could offer to still get the home. The buyer and seller would then negotiate and typically agree on a revised price that was somewhere between the buyer’s bid and the home’s initial asking price. In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the same expectations. Things Are Different Today Today’s housing market is anything but normal. According...

Why This Housing Market Is Not a Bubble Ready To Pop

Written by Jupiter Island Mortgage Syndicated User on April 22, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Jupiter Island Florida Mortgage Rates, Jupiter Island Mortgage, Pricing.

Homeownership has become a major element in achieving the American Dream. A recent report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) finds that over 86% of buyers agree homeownership is still the American Dream. Prior to the 1950s, less than half of the country owned their own home. However, after World War II, many returning veterans used the benefits afforded by the GI Bill to purchase a home. Since then, the percentage of homeowners throughout the country has increased to the current rate of 65.5%. That strong desire for homeownership has kept home values appreciating ever since. The...

How To Approach Rising Mortgage Rates as a Buyer

Written by Jupiter Island Mortgage Syndicated User on April 21, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Jupiter Island Florida Mortgage Rates, Jupiter Island Mortgage, Move-Up Buyers.

In the last few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. Even though you may be tempted to put your plans on hold in hopes that rates will fall, waiting will only cost you more. Mortgage rates are forecast to continue rising in the year ahead. If you’re thinking of buying a home, here are a few things to keep in mind so you can succeed even as mortgage rates rise. How Rising Mortgage Rates Impact You Mortgage rates play a significant...

On the Fence of Whether or Not To Move This Spring? Consider This.

Written by Jupiter Island Mortgage Syndicated User on April 15, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Jupiter Island Florida Mortgage Rates, Jupiter Island Mortgage, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re thinking of selling your house, it may be because you’ve heard prices are rising, listings are going fast, and sellers are getting multiple offers on their homes. But why are conditions so good for sellers today? And what can you expect when you move? To help answer both of those questions, let’s turn to the data. Today, there are far more buyers looking for homes than sellers listing their houses. Here are the maps of the latest buyer and seller traffic from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to help paint the picture of what this looks like: Notice how much darker the blues...

Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?

Written by Jupiter Island Mortgage Syndicated User on April 14, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Jupiter Island Florida Mortgage Rates, Jupiter Island Mortgage.

There’s never been a truer statement regarding forecasting mortgage rates than the one offered last year by Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American: “You know, the fallacy of economic forecasting is: Don’t ever try and forecast interest rates and or, more specifically, if you’re a real estate economist mortgage rates, because you will always invariably be wrong.” Coming into this year, most experts projected mortgage rates would gradually increase and end 2022 in the high three-percent range. It’s only April, and rates have already blown past those numbers. Freddie Mac announced last...

Using Your Tax Refund To Achieve Your Homeownership Goals This Year

Written by Jupiter Island Mortgage Syndicated User on April 12, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Jupiter Island Florida Mortgage Rates, Jupiter Island Mortgage, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re buying or selling a home this year, you’re likely saving up for a variety of expenses. For buyers, that might include things like your down payment and closing costs. And for sellers, you’re probably working on a bit of spring cleaning and maintenance to spruce up your house before you list it. Either way, any money you get back from your taxes can help you achieve your goals. Using a tax refund is a common tactic for buyers and sellers. SmartAsset estimates the average American will receive a $2,897 tax refund this year. The map below provides a more detailed estimate by state: If...

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