Is the Number of Homes for Sale Finally Growing?

Written by Destin FL Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on September 16, 2021. Posted in Destin FL Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Destin FL, Move-Up Buyers.

An important metric in today’s residential real estate market is the number of homes available for sale. The shortage of available housing inventory is the major reason for the double-digit price appreciation we’ve seen in each of the last two years. It’s the reason many would-be purchasers are frustrated with the bidding wars over the homes that are available. However, signs of relief are finally appearing. According to data from realtor.com, active listings have increased over the last four months. They define active listings as: “The active listing count tracks the number of for sale properties...

5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer

Written by Destin FL Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on September 15, 2021. Posted in Destin FL Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Destin FL, Move-Up Buyers.

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...