Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?

Written by Gulf Breeze Mortgage Syndicated User on September 22, 2021. Posted in Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Gulf Breeze Mortgage, Millennials, Mortgage Gulf Breeze.

There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half of those surveyed, the ability to afford a down payment is the biggest hurdle. That may be because those individuals assume a 20% down payment is necessary. While putting more money down if you’re able can benefit buyers, putting 20% down is not mandatory. As Freddie Mac puts it: “The most damaging down payment myth—since it stops the homebuying process before...

Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?

Written by Gulf Breeze Mortgage Syndicated User on September 22, 2021. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gulf Breeze Mortgage, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Gulf Breeze, Move-Up Buyers.

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...

Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Gulf Breeze Mortgage Syndicated User on September 22, 2021. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Gulf Breeze Mortgage, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Mortgage Gulf Breeze, Rent vs. Buy.

Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling – today’s housing market has plenty of good news to go around. Buyers can take advantage of today’s mortgage rates to escape rising rents and keep monthly payments affordable. Sellers can reap the benefits of multiple offers and a fast sale. If this sounds like good news to you, let’s connect today so you can capitalize on the unique opportunity you have in today’s market. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Is It Time To Move on to a New Home?

Written by Gulf Breeze Mortgage Syndicated User on September 22, 2021. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Gulf Breeze Mortgage, Mortgage Gulf Breeze, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’ve been in your home for longer than five years, you’re not alone. According to recent data from First American, homeowners are staying put much longer than historical averages (see graph below):As the graph shows, before 2008, homeowners sold their houses after an average of just five years. Today, that number has more than doubled to over 10 years. The housing industry refers to this as your tenure. To really explore tenure, it’s important to understand what drives people to make a move. An article from The Balance explores some of the primary reasons individuals choose to sell their...

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Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?

Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?

Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Is It Time To Move on to a New Home?

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