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Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams

Written by Hollywood FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Hollywood FL Mortgage, Hollywood FL Mortgage Rates.

If you’re looking to buy a home, you may be wondering how your student loan debt could impact those plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off your student loans before you can buy your first home? Or could you qualify for a home loan with that debt? To give you the answers you’re searching for, let’s take a look at what recent data shows. That way, you know what to expect and what to do next to achieve your dream of becoming a homeowner. While everyone’s situation is unique, your goal may be more within your reach than you realize. Do you have to delay your plans because of student loans? If...

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Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

Written by Hollywood FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Hollywood FL Mortgage, Hollywood FL Mortgage Rates, Interest Rates, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy.

If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning a home is more affordable than renting in the majority of the country. The 2022 Rental Affordability Report says: “. . . Owning a median-priced home is more affordable than the average rent on a three-bedroom property in 666, or 58 percent, of the 1,154 U.S. counties analyzed for the report. That means major home ownership expenses consume a smaller portion...

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With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act

Written by Hollywood FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Hollywood FL Mortgage, Hollywood FL Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers.

Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, this news may have come as a bit of a shock. But the truth is, it wasn’t entirely unexpected. Experts have been calling for rates to rise in their 2022 projections, and the forecast is now becoming a reality. Here’s a look at the projections from Freddie Mac for this year: Q1 2022: 3.4% Q2 2022: 3.5% Q3 2022: 3.6% Q4 2022: 3.7% As the numbers show, this jump in rates is in line with the expectations...

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Buyers Want To Know: Why Is Housing Supply Still So Low?

Written by Hollywood FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Myths, For Buyers, Hollywood FL Mortgage, Hollywood FL Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates.

One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy? The truth is, we’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, so real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The number of buyers searching for a home greatly outweighs how many homes are available for sale. While low inventory in the housing market isn’t new, it’s a challenge that continues to grow over time. Here’s a look at two reasons why today’s housing supply is low and what that means for you. 1. New Home Construction Fell Behind for Several Years The graph below shows new home...

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