Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on September 16, 2021. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage.

An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale. The shortage of available housing inventory is the major reason for the double-digit price appreciation we’ve seen in each of the last two years. It’s the reason many would-be purchasers are frustrated with the bidding wars over the homes that are available. However, signs of relief are finally appearing. According to data from realtor.com, active listings have increased over the last four months. They define active listings as: “The active listing count tracks the number of for sale properties...

5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on September 15, 2021. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage.

In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every advantage, especially when you’ve found the home of your dreams. Below are five things to keep in mind when it’s time to make an offer. 1. Know Your Budget Knowing your budget and what you can afford is critical to your success as a homebuyer. The best way to understand your numbers is to work with a lender so you can get pre-approved for a loan. As Freddie Mac puts it: “This...

Why It’s Still Safe To Sell Your Home

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on September 13, 2021. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage.

If you’re on the fence about whether or not you want to sell your house this year, there’s good news. Real estate professionals are highly experienced in how to sell houses safely during the pandemic. Over the last year, agents have adopted new technologies and safety measures designed to keep you safe. And experts say these practices are here to stay. As Bob Goldberg, CEO of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), puts it: “The pandemic has confirmed to all of us in the industry that technology will continue to transform real estate.” Below is a closer look at some of the new tools real...

September 15 Pasco Board of County Commissioners Meetings

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on September 11, 2021. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage.

Watch live online; In-person and online public participation options September 15 Pasco Board of County Commissioners Meetings The Pasco Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Meetings Wednesday, September 15, 2021, beginning […] The post September 15 Pasco Board of County Commissioners Meetings appeared first on NatureCoaster.com. NatureCoaster.com

Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on September 10, 2021. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage.

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 href=”https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/?a=429471-6e7ae3e7d7cea4059ea7d116981248f9″>Keeping Current...

Weeki Wachee

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on September 9, 2021. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage.

Weeki Wachee was a city located in Hernando County, Florida, United States. It became a city in 1966, with five cabins on the property of what is now the Weeki […] The post Weeki Wachee appeared first on NatureCoaster.com. NatureCoaster.com

Current Builders announces they have broken ground on their third project for Sunrise Senior Living

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on September 9, 2021. Posted in AP, Business, Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage, Construction, Construction and Building, Featured, Fla., Florida Business, FLORIDA NEWS.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — Current Builders ( https://www.currentbuilders.com/ ) has announced they have broken ground on their third project for Sunrise Senior Living. The new $32.5 million dollar assisted living development in Coral Gables will feature 94 units. The project’s architect is the firm’s longstanding design partners, Behar Font & Partners. This project follows Current Builders’ successful delivery of the Jacksonville and Boynton Beach Sunrise Senior Living projects. Sunrise Coral Gables – Current Builder “We are very proud...

Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022?

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on September 9, 2021. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage.

One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year. Here are the latest percentages showing the year-over-year increase in home price appreciation: The House Price Index (HPI) from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA): 18.8% The S. National Home Price Index from S&P Case-Shiller: 18.6% The Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic: 18% The dramatic increases are seen at every price point and in...

Pasco County Animal Services Aims to Clear the Shelters

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on September 8, 2021. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage.

Annual pet adoption campaign has helped more than 250,000 pets find new homes Pasco County Animal Services Aims to Clear the Shelters™ Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) is proud to […] The post Pasco County Animal Services Aims to Clear the Shelters appeared first on NatureCoaster.com. NatureCoaster.com

Understand Your Options To Avoid Foreclosure

Written by Clearwater Mortgage Syndicated User on September 8, 2021. Posted in Clearwater, Clearwater FL Mortgage.

Even though experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis, there are a number of homeowners who may be coming face-to-face with foreclosure as a possibility. And while the overall percentage of homeowners at risk is decreasing with time (see graph below), that’s little comfort to those individuals who are facing challenges today.If you haven’t taken advantage of the forbearance period, it may be time to research and understand your options. It starts with knowing what foreclosure is. Investopedia defines it like this: “Foreclosure is the legal process by which a lender...

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