4 Key Tips for Selling Your House This Spring

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on March 30, 2023. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage, Clearwater Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Clearwater, Selling Myths.

Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. But with recent shifts in real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several years. To sell your house quickly, without hassles, and for the most money, be sure to follow these four simple tips:1. Make Sure You Give Buyers AccessOne of the biggest mistakes you can make as a seller is limiting the days and times when buyers have access to view your home. In any market, if you want to maximize the sale of your house, you can’t limit potential buyers’...

The Role of Access in Selling Your House

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on March 22, 2023. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage, Clearwater Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Clearwater, Selling Myths.

Once you’ve made the decision to sell your house and have hired a real estate agent to help, they’ll ask how much access to your home you want to give potential buyers. Your answer matters more now than it did in recent years. Here’s why.At the height of the buying frenzy seen during the pandemic, there was a rise in the number of homebuyers who put offers on houses sight unseen. That happened for three reasons:Extremely low housing inventoryA lot of competition from other buyers wanting to take advantage of historically low mortgage ratesAnd general wariness of in-person home tours during a...

What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2023

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on March 21, 2023. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage, Clearwater Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Clearwater, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy.

Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or depreciation depending on the area of the country. And as we get closer to the spring real estate market, experts are continuing to forecast what they believe will happen with home prices this year and beyond.Selma Hepp, Chief Economist at CoreLogic, says:“While 2023 kicked off on a more optimistic note for the U.S. housing market, recent...

Here’s Why the Housing Market Isn’t Going To Crash [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on March 18, 2023. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage, Clearwater Mortgage, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Mortgage Clearwater, Pricing.

2 Things Sellers Need To Know This Spring

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on March 9, 2023. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage, Clearwater Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Clearwater, Selling Myths.

A lot has changed over the past year, and you might be wondering what’s in store for the spring housing market. If you’re planning to sell your house this season, here’s what real estate experts are saying you should keep in mind.1. Houses That Are Priced Right Are Still SellingHouses that are updated and priced at their current market value are still selling. Jeff Tucker, Senior Economist at Zillow, says:“. . . sellers who price and market their home competitively shouldn’t have a problem finding a buyer.”The need to price your house right is so important today because the market has changed...

Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on March 3, 2023. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage, Clearwater Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Clearwater, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here’s what it means for you, even as the market moderates.

What You Should Know About Rising Mortgage Rates

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on March 1, 2023. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage, Clearwater Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Clearwater, Move-Up Buyers.

After steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if you’re planning to purchase a home this year, you too may be wondering if now’s the right time to buy or if you should hold off on your search until rates come back down.

One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on February 28, 2023. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage, Clearwater Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Clearwater, Move-Up Buyers.

One of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac:

How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on February 24, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage, Clearwater Mortgage, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Clearwater, Move-Up Buyers.

According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable.

The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on February 22, 2023. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage, Clearwater Mortgage, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Mortgage Clearwater.

The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply:

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