Confused About What’s Going on in the Housing Market? Lean on a Professional.

Written by Port St. Lucie Mortgage Syndicated User on December 28, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Port St Lucie Mortgage, Port St. Lucie Condo Financing, Port StLucie Mortgage Rates, Selling Myths.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy task considering how sensationalized headlines are today. Jay Thompson, Real Estate Industry Consultant, explains: “Housing market headlines are everywhere. Many are quite sensational, ending with exclamation points or predicting impending doom for the industry. Clickbait, the sensationalizing of headlines and content, has been an issue since the dawn of the internet, and housing news is not immune to it.” Unfortunately,...

Ready To Sell? Today’s Housing Supply Gives You Two Opportunities.

Written by Port St. Lucie Mortgage Syndicated User on December 14, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Port St Lucie Mortgage, Port St. Lucie Condo Financing, Port StLucie Mortgage Rates, Selling Myths.

At first glance, the increase in housing supply compared to last year may not sound like good news for prospective sellers, but it actually gives you two key opportunities in today’s housing market. An article from Calculated Risk helps put the inventory gains the market has seen in 2022 into perspective by comparing it to recent years (see graph below). It shows supply has surpassed 2021 levels by 58%. But the further back you look, the more you’ll understand the bigger picture. And if you go all the way back to 2019, the last normal year in real estate, we’re roughly 35% below the housing...

What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices

Written by Port St. Lucie Mortgage Syndicated User on December 13, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Port St Lucie Mortgage, Port St. Lucie Condo Financing, Port StLucie Mortgage Rates, Selling Myths.

If you’re trying to decide whether or not to sell your house, recent headlines about home prices may be top of mind. And if those stories have you wondering what that means for your home’s value, here’s what you really need to know. What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? It’s possible you’ve seen news stories mentioning a drop in home values or home price depreciation, but it’s important to remember those headlines are designed to make a big impression in just a few words. But what headlines aren’t always great at is painting the full picture. While home prices are down slightly month-over-month...

Reasons To Sell Your House This Season [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Port St. Lucie Mortgage Syndicated User on December 10, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Port St Lucie Mortgage, Port St. Lucie Condo Financing, Port StLucie Mortgage Rates, Selling Myths.

Some Highlights If you’re planning to make a move but aren’t sure if now’s the right time, here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t wait to sell your house. The supply of homes for sale, while growing, is still low today. Plus, serious buyers are out looking right now, and many are hoping to avoid falling into the rental trap for another year. Let’s connect to determine if selling your house before the new year is the right move for you. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Winter Home Selling Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Port St. Lucie Mortgage Syndicated User on December 3, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, FSBOs, Infographics, Port St Lucie Mortgage, Port St. Lucie Condo Financing, Port StLucie Mortgage Rates, 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 Homeowners Want To Know About Selling in Today’s Market

Written by Port St. Lucie Mortgage Syndicated User on November 23, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Port St Lucie Mortgage, Port St. Lucie Condo Financing, Port StLucie Mortgage Rates, 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,...

Should You Update Your House Before You Sell? Ask a Real Estate Professional. [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Port St. Lucie Mortgage Syndicated User on November 19, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Port St Lucie Mortgage, Port St. Lucie Condo Financing, Port StLucie Mortgage Rates, Selling Myths.

Some Highlights You may be wondering what needs to be renovated before you sell your house. In today’s shifting market, making your house appealing is more important than ever. That’s why it’s essential to lean on a real estate professional who has in-depth knowledge of today’s housing market. They know what buyers are looking for and how to highlight any upgrades you make. Let’s connect so you know where to focus your efforts so your house will stand out in a today’s market. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Perspective Matters When Selling Your House Today

Written by Port St. Lucie Mortgage Syndicated User on October 14, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Port St Lucie Mortgage, Port St. Lucie Condo Financing, Port StLucie Mortgage Rates, Pricing, Selling Myths.

Does the latest news about the housing market have you questioning your plans to sell your house? If so, perspective is key. Here are some of the ways a trusted real estate professional can explain the shift that’s happening today and why it’s still a sellers’ market even during the cooldown. Fewer Homes for Sale than Pre-Pandemic While the supply of homes available for sale has increased this year compared to last, we’re still nowhere near what’s considered a balanced market. A recent article from Calculated Risk helps put this year’s increased inventory into context (see graph below): It...

How To Prep Your House for Sale This Fall

Written by Port St. Lucie Mortgage Syndicated User on October 4, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, FSBOs, Port St Lucie Mortgage, Port St. Lucie Condo Financing, Port StLucie Mortgage Rates, Selling Myths.

Today’s housing market is different than it was just a few months ago. And if you’re thinking about selling your house, that may leave you wondering what you need to do differently as a result. The answer is simple. Taking the time upfront to prep your house appropriately and create a solid plan can help bring in the greatest return on your investment. Here are a few simple tips to make sure you maximize the sale of your house this fall. 1. Price It Right One of the first things buyers will notice is the price of your house. That’s because the price sends a message to home shoppers. Pricing...

If You’re Thinking of Selling Your House This Fall, Hire a Pro

Written by Port St. Lucie Mortgage Syndicated User on September 30, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, FSBOs, Port St Lucie Mortgage, Port St. Lucie Condo Financing, Port StLucie Mortgage Rates, Selling Myths.

Today’s market is at a turning point, making it more essential than ever to work with a real estate professional. Not only will a trusted real estate advisor keep you updated and help you make the best decisions based on current market trends, but they’re also experts in managing the many aspects of selling your house. Here are five key reasons why working with a real estate professional makes sense today. 1. A Professional Follows the Latest Market Trends With higher mortgage rates and moderating buyer demand, conditions are changing and staying on top of the latest market information is crucial...

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