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Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?

Written by Aventura FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, Agent Value, Aventura FL Condo Financing, Aventura FL Mortgage, Aventura FL Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips, Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Selling Tips.

You’ve probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you.With all the headlines, it’s easy to think the Fed sets mortgage rates. That’s actually a common myth. But the Fed’s decisions can still have an impact on them.So, where does that leave you? The next few months could get a little bumpy. But the Fed is playing the long game. And with the right plan, you can still make a move that works. Let’s break it down.Why the Fed Is Raising RatesIt all comes back to...

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Two Moves That Can Get You Into Your First Home Sooner

Written by Aventura FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, Aventura FL Condo Financing, Aventura FL Mortgage, Aventura FL Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy.

For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach. Saving for a down payment takes time, and each year you spend renting can make owning feel further off.But buying your first home doesn’t have to happen to feel like a far away goal. Two choices you control can bring your first home years closer, even with affordability as tight as it is right now.How Long Buying Really TakesFirst, one quick definition. “Breaking even” is the point where owning has cost you about the same as renting would have over the same period. And after that...

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What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

Written by Aventura FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Aventura FL Condo Financing, Aventura FL Mortgage, Aventura FL Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, New Construction, Selling Tips.

Higher mortgage rates don’t just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.That’s because today’s buyers are paying close attention to affordability. And when rates rise, even a relatively small change can make a noticeable difference in their monthly payment. So, they’re looking for ways to make the numbers work. And in some markets, new construction is giving them exactly that.If you’re planning to sell, that doesn’t mean you can’t compete. But it does mean you need to understand what builders are doing to win over...

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Who Has the Upper Hand in Today’s Housing Market?

Written by Aventura FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Aventura FL Condo Financing, Aventura FL Mortgage, Aventura FL Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling Tips.

Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they’ll still get top dollar.The interesting thing is… both can be right at the exact same time. It just depends on where you live.That’s because today’s housing market isn’t moving in one direction anymore. Some markets clearly favor buyers. Others still favor sellers. But most are sitting somewhere in the middle.And knowing which market you’re actually in can completely change the strategy you use to buy or...

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Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

Written by Aventura FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, Aventura FL Condo Financing, Aventura FL Mortgage, Aventura FL Mortgage Rates, Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates.

If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there’s a number working behind the scenes that’s actually good for you right now. It’s called the spread, and once you understand it, you may see today’s rates in a whole new light.The Pattern That’s Held for 50+ YearsFor starters, mortgage rates don’t move on their own. They tend to follow the 10-year treasury yield, a number tied to how investors feel about the economy.It’s not an exact science, since plenty of other factors can move...

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The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home

Written by Aventura FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, Aventura FL Condo Financing, Aventura FL Mortgage, Aventura FL Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips, Downsize, For Buyers, Move-Up.

If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.The truth is, you usually don’t have to. Plenty of loan options let qualified buyers put down much less. But a lot of repeat buyers are choosing to put down 20% anyway.So, why are they if they don’t have to?Two reasons. They know a bigger down payment pays off, and after years in their current house, they’ve built up enough equity that it’s finally possible.Repeat Buyers Put More Money DownAccording to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the typical repeat buyer...

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Big Investors Are Backing Off and That’s Your Opening

Written by Aventura FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Aventura FL Condo Financing, Aventura FL Mortgage, Aventura FL Mortgage Rates, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers.

For years, a lot of would-be homebuyers have worried about the same thing. How do you compete with big investors who can swoop in, pay cash, and snap up the houses you want?Well, worry a little less. Because right now, those big investors aren’t buying up the market. They’re backing out of it.Investors Are Buying Fewer Homes Than They Have in YearsAccording to Redfin, investor home purchases just fell to their lowest level since 2020 – when the start of the pandemic temporarily caused pretty much all homebuying to pull way back. Before that, you’d have to go all the way...

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Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time

Written by Aventura FL Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Aventura FL Condo Financing, Aventura FL Mortgage, Aventura FL Mortgage Rates.

If you’re a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking?There’s no single right answer. The best call depends on your finances, your local market, and your timeline. And a trusted agent can help you weigh all of it.But in a lot of cases these days, selling first puts you in the stronger spot.The Advantages of Selling FirstSelling is usually the trickier half of a move today, so getting it done first clears your biggest hurdle. And that’s especially true right...

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