How Homeowners Win When They Downsize

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on May 4, 2023. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Bonita Springs.

Downsizing has long been a popular option when homeowners reach retirement age. But there are plenty of other life changes that could make downsizing worthwhile. Homeowners who have experienced a change in their lives or no longer feel like their house fits their needs may benefit from downsizing too. U.S. News explains:“Downsizing is somewhat common among older people and retirees who no longer have children living at home. But these days, younger people are also looking to downsize to save money on housing . . .”And when inflation has made most things significantly more expensive, saving money...

Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on May 3, 2023. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Bonita Springs, 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...

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on April 25, 2023. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Bonita Springs, Pricing.

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone in your position right now.Here’s what industry experts are saying right now about the spring housing market and what it means for you:Selma Hepp, Chief Economist, CoreLogic:“We see more competition among buyers . . . Housing supply also tends to grow during the spring months. And this is also the time of year when...

Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on April 19, 2023. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, For Sellers, Mortgage Bonita Springs.

Owning a home means having a place that’s solely your own and provides the space, features, and location you and your loved ones need. But what happens when your needs change? If this hits home for you, it may be time to make a move.According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average person has lived in their current house for ten years. If you’ve been in your home for a while, think about how much in your life has changed since you moved in. Even if you thought it would be your forever home when you bought it,...

Home Inspections for Sellers: What You Need To Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on April 14, 2023. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, For Sellers, Infographics, Mortgage Bonita Springs, Selling Myths.

Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right.

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on April 13, 2023. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Bonita Springs, Selling Myths.

Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. While it’s still a sellers’ market, homes that are priced right are selling, and they get the most attention from buyers right now. If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, it’s important to lean on your expert real estate advisor when it comes to setting a list price. As Realtor.com explains:“Move-in-ready homes with curb appeal and in desirable areas—and that are priced to sell—are especially likely to move quickly this spring.”In today’s market, how you price your house will not only make a big difference...

The Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on April 11, 2023. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Bonita Springs.

Thinking about selling your house? If you’ve been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. HousingWire shares:“. . . the big question is whether we are finally starting to see the seasonal spring increase in inventory. The answer is no, because active listings fell to a new low last week for 2023 . . .”The National Association of Realtors (NAR) confirms today’s housing inventory is low by looking at the months’ supply of homes on the market. In a balanced market, about a six-month supply is needed. Anything lower is a sellers’ market. And today,...

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on April 10, 2023. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Bonita Springs.

The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest:“Spring is officially here, and like green shoots emerging from the bleak winter, new data suggests that more buyers are back in the market, although more subdued compared to a year ago.”We know buyer activity is trending up because of mortgage purchase application data. According to Investopedia:“A mortgage application is a document submitted to a lender when you apply for...

Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing?

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on April 5, 2023. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Bonita Springs.

There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying prices would end up crashing.Even though we’re no longer seeing the buyer frenzy that drove home values up during the pandemic, prices have been relatively flat at the national level. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), doesn’t expect that to change:“[H]ome prices...

Two Reasons You Should Sell Your House

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on April 4, 2023. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Bonita Springs, Selling Myths.

Wondering if you should sell your house this year? As you make your decision, think about what’s motivating you to consider moving. A recent survey from realtor.com asked why homeowners are thinking about selling their houses this year. Here are the top two reasons (see graphic below):Let’s break those reasons down and explore how they might resonate with you.1. I Want To Take Advantage of the Current Market and Make a ProfitWhen you decide to sell your house, how much you’ll make from the sale will likely be top of mind. So, here’s some good news: according to the latest data, the average seller...

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