Win When You Sell (And When You Move)

Written by Lakeland FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 7, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Lakeland FL Mortgage, Mortgage Lakeland FL, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time than this winter. Selling this season means you can take advantage of today’s strong sellers’ market when you make a move. Win When You Sell Right now, conditions are very favorable for current homeowners looking for a change. If you sell now, here’s what you can expect: Your House Will Stand Out – While recent data shows there are more sellers getting ready to list their homes this winter, there are still more buyers in the market than there are homes for sale. If you sell your house now before more houses...

A Checklist for Selling Your House This Winter [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Lakeland FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 4, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Infographics, Lakeland FL Mortgage, Mortgage Lakeland FL.

Some Highlights If you’re planning to sell your house this winter, you’ll want it to look its best inside and out. Take the time and focus on tasks that make it inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal. Let’s connect so you have an expert opinion on what to focus on, so it shows well and catches a buyer’s eye. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Why Now Is a Great Time To Sell Your House

Written by Lakeland FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 30, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Lakeland FL Mortgage, Mortgage Lakeland FL, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Selling Myths.

As we near the end of the year, more homeowners are realizing the benefits of today’s sellers’ market. Record-breaking home price appreciation, growing equity, low inventory, and competitive mortgage rates are motivating homeowners to make a move that addresses their changing lifestyles. In fact, recent data from realtor.com shows a larger share of homeowners are planning to list their houses this winter. So, that means more homes are about to hit the market, which will lead to more choices for buyers too. According to George Ratiu, Manager of Economic Research at realtor.com: “The...

Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Professional [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Lakeland FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 27, 2021. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Lakeland FL Mortgage, Mortgage Lakeland FL.

Some Highlights Whether you’re buying or selling, there are many perks that come from working with a real estate advisor. Real estate professionals are experts at navigating all aspects of the buying and selling process, including negotiating on your behalf. We can also explain today’s market and break down what it means for you. Don’t go at it alone. Let’s connect today so you have advice and an expert to count on each step of the way. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Don’t Believe Everything You Read: The Truth Many Headlines Overlook

Written by Lakeland FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 24, 2021. Posted in Distressed Properties, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Lakeland FL Mortgage, Mortgage Lakeland FL, Pricing.

There are a lot of questions right now regarding the real estate market as we head into 2022. The forbearance program is coming to an end and mortgage rates are beginning to rise. With all of this uncertainty, anyone with a megaphone – from the mainstream media to a lone blogger – has realized that bad news sells. Unfortunately, we’ll continue to see a rash of troublesome headlines over the next few months. To make sure you aren’t paralyzed by a headline, turn to reliable resources for a look at what to expect from the housing market next year. There are already alarmist headlines starting...

4 Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity

Written by Lakeland FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 23, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Lakeland FL Mortgage, Mortgage Lakeland FL, Move-Up Buyers.

Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained an average of $51,500 in equity over the past year. If you’re looking for the best ways to use your growing equity, here are four options: 1. Use Your Equity To Buy a Home That Fits Your Needs If you’re finding you no longer have the space you need, it might be time to move into a larger home. Or, it’s possible you have too much space and would like something...

Home Sales About To Surge? We May See a Winter Like Never Before.

Written by Lakeland FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 19, 2021. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Lakeland FL Mortgage, Mortgage Lakeland FL.

Like most industries, residential real estate has a seasonality to it. For example, toy stores sell more toys in October, November, and December than they do in any other three-month span throughout the year. More cars are sold in the U.S. during the second quarter (April, May, and June) than in any other quarter of the year. Real estate is very similar. The number of homes sold in the spring is almost always much greater than at any other time of the year. It’s even labeled as the spring buying season. Historically, the number of buyers and listings for sale significantly increase in the...

Retirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home

Written by Lakeland FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 18, 2021. Posted in Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers, Lakeland FL Mortgage, Mortgage Lakeland FL, Senior Market.

The past year and a half brought about significant life changes for many of us. For some, it meant entering retirement earlier than expected. Recent data shows more people retired this year than anticipated. According to the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, 2021 saw a retirement boom: “At least 1.7 million more older workers than expected retired due to the pandemic recession.” If you’ve recently retired, your home may not fit your new lifestyle. The good news is, you’ve likely built-up significant equity that can fuel your next move. According to the latest Homeowner Equity...

Sellers: You’ll Likely Get Multiple Strong Offers This Season

Written by Lakeland FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 17, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Lakeland FL Mortgage, Mortgage Lakeland FL.

Are you thinking about selling your house right now, but you’re not sure you’ll have the time to do so as the holidays draw near? If so, consider this: even as the holiday season approaches, there are plenty of buyers out there, and they really want your house. Here’s why selling this winter is a win for you. Today’s buyers are still dealing with a limited number of homes for sale. Thanks to continued low inventory, those buyers are competing with one another for their dream home. And when that happens, if your house is one of the few on the market, it will rise to the top of the pool –...

Should I Update My House Before I Sell It? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Lakeland FL Mortgage Syndicated User on November 13, 2021. Posted in For Sellers, Infographics, Lakeland FL Mortgage, Mortgage Lakeland FL.

Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether you should make updates before you sell your house, lean on your agent to be your guide. If the market is flooded with houses for sale, updates may be necessary for your house to stand out. In our current sellers’ market, the added expenses might not be worth it. Let’s connect so you have expert advice on which updates are important in today’s market. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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