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Is the Shifting Market a Challenge or an Opportunity for Homebuyers?

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

If you tried to buy a home during the pandemic, you know the limited supply of homes for sale was a considerable challenge. It created intense bidding wars which drove home prices up as buyers competed with one another to be the winning offer. But what was once your greatest challenge may now be your greatest opportunity. Today, data shows buyer demand is moderating in the wake of higher mortgage rates. Here are a few reasons why this shift in the housing market is good news for your homebuying plans. The Challenge There were many reasons for the limited number of homes on the market during...

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Selling Your House? Your Asking Price Matters More Now Than Ever

Written by Hollywood FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Sellers, Hollywood FL Mortgage, Hollywood FL Mortgage Rates, Pricing, Selling Myths.

There’s no doubt about the fact that the housing market is slowing from the frenzy we saw over the past two years. But what does that mean for you if you’re thinking of selling your house? While home prices are still appreciating in most markets and experts say that will continue, they’re climbing at a slower pace because rising mortgage rates are creating less buyer demand. Because of this, there are more homes on the market. And in a shift like this one, the way you price your home matters more than ever. Why Today’s Housing Market Is Different During the pandemic, sellers could price their...

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Why the Forbearance Program Changed the Housing Market

Written by Hollywood FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Hollywood FL Mortgage, Hollywood FL Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates.

When the pandemic hit in 2020, many experts thought the housing market would crash. They feared job loss and economic uncertainty would lead to a wave of foreclosures similar to when the housing bubble burst over a decade ago. Thankfully, the forbearance program changed that. It provided much-needed relief for homeowners so a foreclosure crisis wouldn’t happen again. Here’s why forbearance worked. Forbearance enabled nearly five million homeowners to get back on their feet in a time when having the security and protection of a home was more important than ever. Those in need were able to work...

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Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2022 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Hollywood FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Hollywood FL Mortgage, Hollywood FL Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Pricing.

Some Highlights The housing market is shifting away from the intensity of the past two years. Here’s what experts project for the remainder of 2022. Home prices are forecast to rise more moderately than last year. Mortgage rates will respond to inflation, and home sales will be more in line with pre-pandemic years. Let’s connect so you can make your best move this year. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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Why It’s Still a Sellers’ Market

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

As there’s more and more talk about the real estate market cooling off from the peak frenzy it saw during the pandemic, you may be questioning what that means for your plans to sell your house. If you’re thinking of making a move, you should know the market is still anything but normal. Even though the supply of homes for sale has been growing this year, there’s still a shortage of homes on the market. And that means conditions continue to favor sellers today. That’s because the level of inventory of homes for sale can help determine if buyers or sellers are in the driver’s seat. Think of it...

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