What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates, and Where Will They Go from Here?

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on March 31, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing.

Based on the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has increased by 1.2% (3.22% to 4.42%) since January of this year. The rate jumped by more than a quarter of a point from just a week ago. Here’s a visual to show how mortgage rate movement throughout 2021 was steady compared to the rapid increase in mortgage rates this year: Just a few months ago, Freddie Mac projected mortgage rates would average 3.6% in 2022. Earlier this month, Fannie Mae forecast mortgage rates would average 3.8% in 2022. As the chart above shows, rates have already surpassed...

What You Can Expect from the Spring Housing Market

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on March 25, 2022. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing.

As the spring housing market kicks off, you likely want to know what you can expect this season when it comes to buying or selling a house. While there are multiple factors causing some uncertainty, including the conflict overseas, rising inflation, and the first rate increase from the Federal Reserve in over three years — the housing market seems to be relatively immune. Here’s a look at what experts say you can expect this spring. 1. Mortgage Rates Will Climb Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has increased by more than a full point in the past six months. And despite some...

The Average Homeowner Gained More Than $55K in Equity over the Past Year

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on March 22, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Pricing.

If you’re a current homeowner, you should know your net worth just got a big boost. It comes in the form of rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Today, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – and this gain is great news for you. Here’s how it happened. Home values are on the rise thanks to low housing supply and high buyer demand. Basically, there aren’t enough homes available to meet this high buyer interest, so bidding wars are driving home prices up. When you own a home, the rising prices mean your home is worth...

This Spring Presents Sellers with a Golden Opportunity

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on March 15, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, timing is crucial. After all, you’ll want to balance getting the most out of the sale of your current home and making the best investment when you buy your next one. If that’s the case, you should know – you may be able to get the best of both worlds today. Here are four reasons why this spring may be your golden window of opportunity. 1. The Number of Homes on the Market Is Still Low Today’s limited supply of houses for sale is putting sellers in the driver’s seat. There are far more buyers in the market today than there are homes available....

Key Factors That Impact Affordability Today

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on March 10, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

You can’t read an article about residential real estate without the author mentioning the affordability challenges that today’s buyers face. There’s no doubt homes are less affordable today than they were over the last two years, but that doesn’t mean homes are now unaffordable. There are three measures used to establish home affordability: home prices, mortgage rates, and wages. Let’s look closely at each of these components. 1. Home Prices The most recent Home Price Insights report by CoreLogic shows home values have increased by 19.1% from last January to this January. That was one reason...

Why It’s Critical To Price Your House Right

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on March 8, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Pricing, Selling Myths.

When you make a move, you want to sell your house for the highest price possible. That might be why many homeowners are eager to list in today’s sellers’ market. After all, with record-low inventory and high buyer demand, many homes are selling for more than asking price. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows 46% of homes are selling above list price today. But even in a market like we have now, working with an agent to set the right asking price is critical, as pricing it too high or too low could have a negative impact on your final sale. Here’s why. Pricing Your House...

Are Home Prices Continuing To Rise?

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on March 4, 2022. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

Many analysts projected home price appreciation would slow dramatically in the fall of 2021 and then continue to soften throughout 2022. So far, that hasn’t happened. The major price indices are all revealing ongoing double-digit price appreciation. Here’s a look at their reports on year-over-year price appreciation for December: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA): 17.6% S&P Case-Shiller: 18.8% CoreLogic: 18.5% To show that they’re not seeing signs of softening, here’s a graph that gives the progression of all three indices for each month of 2021. As the graph above reveals, last...

4 Simple Graphs Showing Why This Is Not a Housing Bubble

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on February 18, 2022. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing.

A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That feeling is understandable, as year-over-year home price appreciation is still in the double digits. However, this market is very different than it was during the housing crash 15 years ago. Here are four key reasons why today is nothing like the last time. 1. Houses Are Not Unaffordable Like They Were During the Housing Boom The affordability formula has three components: the price of the home, wages earned by the purchaser, and the mortgage rate available at the time. Conventional lending...

Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on February 1, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Interest Rates, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy.

If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning a home is more affordable than renting in the majority of the country. The 2022 Rental Affordability Report says: “. . . Owning a median-priced home is more affordable than the average rent on a three-bedroom property in 666, or 58 percent, of the 1,154 U.S. counties analyzed for the report. That means major home ownership expenses consume a smaller portion...

Sellers: Don’t Wait Until Spring To Make Your Move

Written by Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing on January 19, 2022. Posted in For Sellers, Fort Lauderdale Condo Financing, Fort Lauderdale Condo Mortgage Rates, Interest Rates, Pricing, Selling Myths.

As you plan out your goals for the year, moving up to your dream home may top the list. But, how do you know when to make your move? You want to time it just right so you can get the most out of the sale of your current house. You also want to know you’re making a good investment when you buy your new home. What you may not realize is, that opportunity to get the best of both worlds is already here. You don’t want to wait until spring to spring into action. The current market conditions make this winter an ideal time to move. Here’s why. 1. The Number of Homes on the Market Is Still Low Today’s...

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