Almost Half of Sellers Are Making Concessions To Get Their House Sold
Almost half of sellers are making concessions right now to get their house sold. If you want to know which concessions are working for sellers in our market, reach out. NMLS ID 1834853 #fidelityhomegroup #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips
Data Sources
https://www.redfin.com/news/home-seller-concessions-march-2025/
There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because they may be able to get a better deal.Builders are offering serious incentives today, and people are jumping on them. In fact, new home sales just hit their highest level in over two years (see graph below):Why Builders Are Throwing in PerksThere are more newly built homes for sale right now than there have been in years. And as a buyer, that can help you in two big ways. It gives you more options to choose...
2 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today
Since there are more new homes on the market, builders are motivated to sell and that’s leading to two great perks: price cuts and lower rates. Let’s connect if you want to see what builders are offering in our area. NMLS ID 1834853 #fidelityhomegroup #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips
Data Sources
https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/housing-economics/indices/housing-market-index
https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/chart-mortgage-rate-new-home-buy-down/...
These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more important than ever. Why? While you may want to list high just to see what happens, that’s a plan that can easily backfire, and it’s going to cost you in today’s market.And the risk isn’t just missing out on offers, it’s missing out on the move you needed to make in the first place.The Real Pitfall of OverpricingMany homeowners remember what their neighbor’s house sold for a few years ago, and they want to chase that same sky-high number. The problem is, that was a different...
Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025
The expert forecasts for the second half of the year show home prices are still forecast to rise nationally – just at a much slower pace. But that’s going to vary by local market. If you want to know what’s happening with prices in our area, let’s connect! NMLS ID 1834853 #fidelityhomegroup #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips #housingforecast
If you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. But here’s the thing. The reality isn’t quite that straightforward.In most places, prices aren’t flat at all.What the Data Really ShowsWhile we’ve definitely seen prices moderate from the rapid and unsustainable climb in 2020-2022, how much they’ve changed is going to be different everywhere.If you look at data from ResiClub and Zillow for the 50 largest metros, this becomes very clear. The real story is split right down the...
The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts
f you’re tempted to wait for rates to come down before you buy a home, here’s what you should know. Based on expert forecasts, mortgage rates are expected to stay in the 6s this year. Let’s talk about what this means for your move and how to factor this into your plans. NMLS ID 1834853 #fidelityhomegroup #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips #mortgagerates
Data Sources
https://www.fanniemae.com/media/55871/display...
You want mortgage rates to fall – and they’ve started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year treasury yield. Here’s why.The Link Between Mortgage Rates and the 10-Year Treasury YieldFor over 50 years, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has closely followed the movement of the 10-year treasury yield, which is a widely watched benchmark for long-term interest rates (see graph below):When the treasury yield climbs, mortgage rates tend...
The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices
Are you worried about home prices? Here’s what you should know. In most areas, home prices are still way up compared to 5 years ago – even with the recent shifts. Let’s look at what prices are doing in our market, so you have the full picture. NMLS ID 1834853 #fidelityhomegroup #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips
Data Sources
https://www.resiclubanalytics.com/p/80-housing-markets-falling-home-prices-may-2025
Should You Buy a Vacation Home?
If you’re ready to buy your own slice of paradise, let’s talk about making that happen this summer. NMLS ID 1834853 #fidelityhomegroup #floridamortgage #floridamortgagerates #floridamortgagecompany #mortgagetips
Data Sources
https://www.pacaso.com/blog/pros-cons-vacation-home
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/two-thirds-wealthy-americans-now-150051439.html