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5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer

Written by Gulf Breeze Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Gulf Breeze Mortgage, Mortgage Gulf Breeze.

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...

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Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

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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 Keeping Current Matters

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Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall

Written by Gulf Breeze Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Gulf Breeze Mortgage, Mortgage Gulf Breeze.

If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ market we’re in today won’t last forever. If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons to put your house up for sale sooner rather than later. 1. Your House Will Likely Sell Quickly According to the Realtors Confidence Index released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homes continue to sell quickly – on average, they’re selling in just 17 days. As a seller, that’s great news for you. Average days on market...

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What To Do with Your Vacation Home as Summer Ends

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As summer comes to a close, is it time to think about selling your vacation home? Based on recent data and expert opinions, it’s something you may want to consider. According to research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), vacation home sales are up 57.2% year-over-year for January-April 2021. If you’ve taken your last vacation this summer, here are reasons you should consider selling your vacation home this year. 1. Remote work continues to drive demand for vacation homes. As the report from NAR says, based on continuously evolving work needs, there could be more interest in your...

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What Do Experts Say About Today’s Mortgage Rates?

Written by Gulf Breeze Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Gulf Breeze Mortgage, Mortgage Gulf Breeze.

Mortgage rates are hovering near record lows, and that’s good news for today’s homebuyers. The graph below shows mortgage rates dating back to 2016 and where today falls by comparison. Generally speaking, when rates are low, you can afford more home for your money. That’s why experts across the industry agree – today’s low rates present buyers with an incredible opportunity. Here’s what they have to say: Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, points out the historic nature of today’s rates: “As the economy works to get back to its pre-pandemic self, and the fight against COVID-19 variants...

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