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Author: Deerfield Beach Mortgage Syndicated User

Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey

Written by Deerfield Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Deerfield Beach Condo Mortgage, Deerfield Beach Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers.

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s why. What Is Pre-Approval? To better understand why pre-approval is key, it’s important to know what pre-approval is. The Mortgage Reports explains it like this: “When you’re ready to take the leap into homeownership, your first step is mortgage preapproval. . . . A mortgage preapproval is when a lender determines you’re...

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Forest Bathing

Written by Deerfield Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Deerfield Beach Condo Mortgage, Deerfield Beach Mortgage.

Event date: November 4, 2022 Event Time: 03:30 PM – 05:30 PMLocation: 2841 W. Hillsboro BlvdDeerfield Beach, FL 33442Description:This special Forest Bathing workshop for teens will be led by Donna Mansbart, Certified Forest Therapy Guide (Shinrin-Yoku). Forest bathing is beneficial to physiological, mental, and emotional health. A walk can engage the Parasympathetic nervous system to relax our bodies, lower cortisol levels and boost our immune system, improve sleep, and lower blood pressure.

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3 Questions You May Be Asking About Selling Your House Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Deerfield Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Deerfield Beach Condo Mortgage, Deerfield Beach Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics.

Some Highlights If you’re planning to sell your house this year, you likely have questions about what the shift in the housing market means for your home sale. You might be wondering: Should I wait to sell? Are buyers still out there? And can I afford to buy my next home? Let’s connect so you can get answers to these questions and learn about the opportunities you still have in today’s housing market. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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What’s Ahead for Home Prices?

Written by Deerfield Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Deerfield Beach Condo Mortgage, Deerfield Beach Mortgage, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing.

As the housing market cools in response to the dramatic rise in mortgage rates, home price appreciation is cooling as well. And if you’re following along with headlines in the media, you’re probably seeing a wide range of opinions calling for everything from falling home prices to ongoing appreciation. But what’s true? What’s most likely to happen moving forward? While opinions differ, the most likely outcome is we’ll fall somewhere in the middle of slight appreciation and slight depreciation. Here’s a look at the latest expert projections so you have the best information possible...

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Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation?

Written by Deerfield Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Deerfield Beach Condo Mortgage, Deerfield Beach Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy.

While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still high, remaining around 8%. This news impacted the stock market and added fuel to the fire for conversations about a recession. You’re likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as you watch the cost of goods and services climb. The pinch it’s creating on your wallet and the looming economic uncertainty may leave you wondering: “should I still buy a home right now?” If that question is top of mind for you, here’s what you need to know. Homeownership Is Historically a...

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The Latest on Supply and Demand in Housing

Written by Deerfield Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Deerfield Beach Condo Mortgage, Deerfield Beach Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers.

Over the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights. But this year, things are shifting as supply and demand reach an inflection point. The graph below helps tell the story of just how different things are today. This year, buyer demand has eased as higher mortgage rates and mounting economic uncertainty moderated the market. This slowdown in demand is clear when you look at the red bar on the graph. It uses the latest data from ShowingTime to illustrate how showings (an indicator of buyer...

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The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership

Written by Deerfield Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Deerfield Beach Condo Mortgage, Deerfield Beach Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy.

With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now’s the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here are just a few of the benefits that come with homeownership. Homeowners Can Make Their Home Truly Their Own Owning your home gives you a significant sense of accomplishment because it’s a space you can customize to your heart’s desire. That can bring you added happiness. In fact, a report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows making updates or...

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