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Why It’s So Important To Hire a Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, you’ll want a trusted real estate professional on your side for their industry experience and expert insights. The right advisor utilizes the latest technology and can help you navigate today’s home pricing and market values, the contracts and fine print, and the negotiations you’ll face. Let’s connect so you have expert advice each step of the way. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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How Owning a Home Builds Your Net Worth

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

Owning a home is a major financial milestone and an achievement to take pride in. One major reason: the equity you build as a homeowner gives your net worth a big boost. And with high inflation right now, the link between owning your home and building your wealth is especially important. If you’re looking to increase your financial security, here’s why now could be a good time to start on your journey toward homeownership. Owning a Home Is a Key Ingredient for Financial Success A report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) details several homeownership trends, including a significant...

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New Homes May Have the Incentives You’re Looking for Today

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this year, builders are on pace to complete more than a million new homes in this country. If you’ve had trouble finding a home to buy over the past year, it may be time to work with your trusted agent to consider a new build and the incentives that come with it. Here’s why. The Supply of Newly Built Homes Is Rising When looking for a home, you can choose between existing homes (those that are already built and previously owned) and newly constructed ones. While the inventory of existing homes is on the rise today, it’s still in tight supply, meaning it...

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Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease

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

One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic – and it drove home prices up. If you tried to buy a house over the past two years, you probably experienced this firsthand and may have been outbid on several homes along the way. But here’s the news you’ve been waiting for: data shows clear signs bidding wars are easing this year. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR),...

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What’s Actually Happening with Home Prices Today?

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture. Part of the challenge is that it can be hard to understand what experts are saying when the words they use sound similar. Let’s break down the differences among those terms to help clarify what’s actually happening today. Appreciation is when home prices increase. Depreciation is when home prices...

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