Tag: Buying Myths

Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on September 10, 2021. Posted in Bonita Springs Mortgage, Mortgage Bonita Springs.

Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data to truly understand the real estate market and separate fact from fiction. Trust the pros. If you want to understand why it’s still a good time to buy, let’s connect today. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters Keeping Current Matters

What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on September 1, 2021. Posted in Bonita Springs Mortgage, Mortgage Bonita Springs.

As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. According to recent data from ApartmentList.com: “The first half of 2021 has seen the fastest growth in rent prices since the start of our estimates in 2017. Our national rent index has increased by 11.4 percent since January . . . .” Those rising rental costs may make it seem impossible to prepare for homeownership if you’re a renter. But the truth is, there are ways you can – and should – prepare to purchase your first home. Here’s some expert advice on what to do if you’re...

What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

Written by Bonita Springs Mortgage Syndicated User on August 31, 2021. Posted in Bonita Springs Mortgage, Mortgage Bonita Springs.

It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals. In recent months, it’s become increasingly common for an appraisal to come in below the contract price on the house. Shawn Telford, Chief Appraiser for CoreLogic, explains it like this: “Recently, we observed buyers paying prices above listing price and higher than the market data available to appraisers can support. This difference is known...