There Won’t Be a Wave of Foreclosures in the Housing Market

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on January 7, 2022. Posted in Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Pricing.

When mortgage forbearance plans were first announced and the pandemic surged through the country in early 2020, many homeowners were allowed to pause their mortgage payments. Some analysts were concerned that once the forbearance program ended, the housing market would experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here’s a look at why that isn’t the case. 1. There Are Fewer Homeowners in Trouble This Time After the last housing crash, over nine million households lost their homes to a foreclosure, short sale, or because they gave it back to the...

Why Waiting To Sell Your House Could Cost You a Small Fortune

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on January 6, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Selling Myths.

Many homeowners who plan to sell in 2022 may think the wise thing to do is to wait for the spring buying market since historically about 40 percent of home sales occur between April and July. However, this year’s expected to be much different than the norm. Here are five reasons to list your house now rather than waiting until the spring. 1. Buyers Are Looking Right Now, and They’re Ready To Purchase The ShowingTime Showing Index reports data from more than six million property showings scheduled across the country each month. In other words, it’s a gauge of how many buyers are out looking...

Avoid the Rental Trap in 2022

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on January 5, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Rent vs. Buy.

Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide whether to look for a new house or another apartment, it’s important to understand the true costs of renting in 2022. As a renter, you should know rents have been rising since 1988 (see graph below): In 2021, rents grew dramatically. According to ApartmentList.com, since January 2021: “. . . the national median rent has increased by a staggering 17.8 percent. To put that in context, rent growth from January to November averaged just 2.6 percent in the pre-pandemic years from...

How Much Do You Need for Your Down Payment?

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on January 4, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates.

As you set out on your homebuying journey, you likely have a plan in place, and you’re working on saving for your purchase. But do you know how much you actually need for your down payment? If you think you have to put 20% down, you may have set your goal based on a common misconception. Freddie Mac says: “The most damaging down payment myth—since it stops the homebuying process before it can start—is the belief that 20% is necessary.” Unless specified by your loan type or lender, it’s typically not required to put 20% down. According to the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National...

Here’s to a Wonderful 2022!

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on January 1, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Holidays, Time-sensitive, Uncategorized.

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Florida Mortgage | Why You Shouldn’t Sell Your House on Your Own

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on December 31, 2021. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates.

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Why Selling Your House with a Real Estate Professional Is Essential

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on December 31, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, FSBOs, Selling Myths.

Selling your house is no simple task. And when you sell on your own – known as a FSBO (or For Sale by Owner) – you’re responsible for handling some of the more difficult aspects of the process without the expert guidance you need. The 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveys homeowners who recently sold their house on their own and asks what difficulties they faced. Those sellers say some of the biggest headaches are prepping their house for sale, pricing it right, and handling the required paperwork. Working with an agent is the best way...

Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on December 29, 2021. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing.

As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts. Here’s a look at what they say we can expect in 2022. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist, First American: “Consensus forecasts put rates at about 3.7% by the end of next year. So, that’s still historically low, but certainly higher than they are today.” Danielle Hale, Chief Economist, realtor.com: “Affordability will increasingly be a challenge...

5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on December 28, 2021. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Move-Up Buyers.

As a buyer in a sellers’ market, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re ready to make an offer on a home, remember these five easy tips to help you rise above the competition. 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 pre-approval allows you to look for a home with greater confidence and demonstrates to the seller that you are a serious buyer.” Showing...

Key Things To Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on December 27, 2021. Posted in Buying Myths, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates.

Once you’ve found your dream home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. It’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating your new place, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any major life changes, be sure to consult your lender – someone who’s qualified to explain how your financial decisions may impact your home loan. Here’s a list of things you shouldn’t do after applying for a mortgage. They’re all important to know – or simply just good reminders – for the process. 1. Don’t Deposit Cash...

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