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The Journey To Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage, Clearwater Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Mortgage Clearwater, Move-Up Buyers.

Some Highlights When you head out to buy a home, there are a number of key milestones you’ll encounter along the way. The process includes everything from building your team and understanding your finances to going house hunting, making an offer, and more. Your journey starts here. Let’s connect so you have expert guidance each step of the way. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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Two Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Themselves Right Now

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

Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated housing market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the beginning of the year. This is leaving some people who want to purchase a home priced out of the market and others wondering if now is the time to buy one. But this rise in borrowing cost shows no signs of letting up soon. Economic uncertainty and the volatility of the financial markets are causing mortgage rates to rise. George Ratiu, Senior Economist and Manager of Economic Research at realtor.com, says this: “While even two months ago rates above 7% may have...

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The Long-Term Benefit of Homeownership

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

Today’s cooling housing market, the rise in mortgage rates, and mounting economic concerns have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to factor the long-term benefits of homeownership into your decision. Consider this: if you know people who bought a home 5, 10, or even 30 years ago, you’re probably going to have a hard time finding someone who regrets their decision. Why is that? The reason is tied to how you gain equity and wealth as home values grow with time. The National Association of...

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The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down

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

Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans. The Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates As mortgage rates rise, they impact your purchasing power by raising the cost of buying a home and limiting how much you can comfortably afford. Here’s how it works. Let’s assume you want to buy a $400,000 home (the median-priced home according to the National Association of Realtors is $389,500)....

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Fall Home Selling Checklist [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage, Clearwater Mortgage, For Sellers, Infographics, Mortgage Clearwater, Move-Up Buyers.

Some Highlights When it comes to selling your house, you want it to look its best inside and out so it catches the attention of buyers. A real estate professional can help you decide what to do to make that happen. Focus on tasks that can make it inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal. 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

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