The Truth About Today’s Buyer Demand

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on September 14, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

When it comes to the latest news in real estate, there are a lot of sensational headlines in the media. In times like this, when it can be hard to know what to believe, put your trust in the experts. Those of us in the housing market respect that buying or selling a home is a major life decision, and we offer advice based on what the data shows. Despite what you may have read, the housing market is still undeniably strong. Here’s a look at what leading experts have to say about buyer demand today and how it continues to shape the industry: Michael Lane, President at ShowingTime: “In general,...

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Why It’s Still Safe To Sell Your Home

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on September 13, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

If you’re on the fence about whether or not you want to sell your house this year, there’s good news. Real estate professionals are highly experienced in how to sell houses safely during the pandemic. Over the last year, agents have adopted new technologies and safety measures designed to keep you safe. And experts say these practices are here to stay. As Bob Goldberg, CEO of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), puts it: “The pandemic has confirmed to all of us in the industry that technology will continue to transform real estate.” Below is a closer look at some of the new tools real...

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Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022?

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on September 9, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year. Here are the latest percentages showing the year-over-year increase in home price appreciation: The House Price Index (HPI) from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA): 18.8% The S. National Home Price Index from S&P Case-Shiller: 18.6% The Home Price Insights Report from CoreLogic: 18% The dramatic increases are seen at every price point and in...

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Understand Your Options To Avoid Foreclosure

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on September 8, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

Even though experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis, there are a number of homeowners who may be coming face-to-face with foreclosure as a possibility. And while the overall percentage of homeowners at risk is decreasing with time (see graph below), that’s little comfort to those individuals who are facing challenges today.If you haven’t taken advantage of the forbearance period, it may be time to research and understand your options. It starts with knowing what foreclosure is. Investopedia defines it like this: “Foreclosure is the legal process by which a lender...

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5 Reasons Today’s Housing Market Is Anything but Normal

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on September 2, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

There are many headlines out there that claim we’re reverting to a more normal real estate market. That would indicate the housing market is returning to the pre-pandemic numbers we saw from 2015-2019. But that’s not happening. The market is still extremely vibrant as demand is still strong even while housing supply is slowly returning. Here’s the definition of normal from the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: “conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern: characterized by that which is considered usual, typical, or routine.” Using this definition, here are five housing industry metrics that...

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What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

Written by Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage on August 31, 2021. Posted in Marathon FL Mortgage, Marathon Florida Keys Mortgage.

It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals. In recent months, it’s become increasingly common for an appraisal to come in below the contract price on the house. Shawn Telford, Chief Appraiser for CoreLogic, explains it like this: “Recently, we observed buyers paying prices above listing price and higher than the market data available to appraisers can support. This difference is known...

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