Florida Mortgage | Don’t Let the Down Payment Myth Hold You Back

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on December 3, 2022. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, Mortgage Bonita Springs.

Florida Mortgage | Don’t Let the Down Payment Myth Hold You Back | Whether you’re a first-time or repeat buyer, chances are you don’t need to put 20% down when buying a home. We have all the facts you need to know in the homebuying process. | NMLS ID 1834853 #floridarealestate #floridahomebuyers #floridamortgage

Winter Home Selling Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on December 2, 2022. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, For Sellers, FSBOs, Infographics, Mortgage Bonita Springs, Selling Myths.

Some Highlights As you get ready to sell your house, focus on tasks that make it inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal. This list will help you get started, but don’t forget, a real estate professional will provide other helpful tips based on your specific situation. Let’s connect so you have advice on what you may want to do to get your house ready to sell this season. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on December 1, 2022. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Mortgage Bonita Springs, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks high on your goal sheet, you’re in good company. Many of your peers are also pursuing their dream of owning a home. The 2022 Millennial & Gen Z Borrower Sentiment Report from Maxwell says: “Many young adults have demonstrated their resolve to embark on the journey toward homeownership soon. More than half of millennials and Gen Zs plan to apply for a mortgage sometime within the next year.” Let’s take a look at why homeownership makes the top of so many...

Why There Won’t Be a Flood of Foreclosures Coming to the Housing Market

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on November 30, 2022. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, Distressed Properties, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Mortgage Bonita Springs.

With the rapid shift that’s happened in the housing market this year, some people are raising concerns that we’re destined for a repeat of the crash we saw in 2008. But in truth, there are many key differences between what’s happening today and the bubble in the early 2000s. One of the reasons this isn’t like the last time is the number of foreclosures in the market is much lower now. Here’s a look at why there won’t be a wave of foreclosures flooding the market. Not as Many Homeowners Are in Trouble This Time After the last housing crash, over nine million households lost their homes due to...

3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on November 29, 2022. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Bonita Springs, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a home loan has almost $300,000 in equity right now. As you weigh your options, especially in the face of inflation and talk of a recession, it’s important to understand your assets and how you can leverage them. A real estate professional is the best resource to help you understand...

Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on November 28, 2022. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Mortgage Bonita Springs.

Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new year to go back on the market. The truth is many buyers want to purchase a home for the holidays, and your house might be just what they’re looking for. Here are five great reasons you shouldn’t wait to sell your house. 1. While the supply of homes for sale has increased this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market to keep up with buyer demand. As Nadia...

Home Sweet Home: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on November 25, 2022. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Mortgage Bonita Springs, Move-Up Buyers.

Some Highlights While there are many financial perks to owning a home, there are also powerful non-financial benefits to consider if you’re thinking about making a move. Homeownership allows you to express yourself, gives you greater privacy and comfort, enhances your connection to your community and loved ones, and is an achievement to feel proud of. Let’s connect today to discuss all that homeownership has to offer. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

What Buyers Need To Know About the Inventory of Homes Available for Sale

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on November 23, 2022. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Bonita Springs, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’re likely trying to juggle your needs, current mortgage rates, home prices, your schedule, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. If this sounds like you, here’s one key factor that could help you with your decision: there are more homes for sale today than there were at this time last year. According to Calculated Risk, for the week ending in November 18th, there were 47.7% more homes available for sale than there were at the same time in 2021. And having more options for your home search may be exactly what you need to feel...

What Homeowners Want To Know About Selling in Today’s Market

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on November 22, 2022. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Bonita Springs, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths.

If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While it’s not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, we’re still in a sellers’ market. That means you haven’t missed your window. Realtor.com explains: “. . . while prospective home sellers may lament that they missed their prime window, in reality, this is still a terrific time to sell. In fact, according to a recent Realtor.com® home seller survey, 95% of sellers who sold their home in the past year got more than they paid for it. Nonetheless,...

Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on November 21, 2022. Posted in Bonita Springs Condo Financing, Bonita Springs Mortgage, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Bonita Springs, Move-Up Buyers.

This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing market. Over the past nine months, we’ve seen fewer homes sold than the previous month as home price growth has slowed. All of this is due to the fact that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has doubled this year, severely limiting homebuying power for consumers. And, this month, the average rate for financing a home briefly rose over 7% before coming back down into the high 6% range. But we’re starting to see a hint of what mortgage interest rates could look like next year. Inflation Is the Enemy of Long-Term Interest...

Tag: #bonitaspringsmortgages