Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on January 26, 2023. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

If you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even make you think twice about buying a home for fear that prices could crash. The reality is, the data shows a foreclosure crisis is not where the market is headed, and understanding what that really means is mission critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today. Here’s a deeper look.According to the Year-End 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report from ATTOM, foreclosure...

Florida Mortgage | Create Your Perfect Home by Perfecting It After You Purchase

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on January 25, 2023. Posted in Mortgage St. Augustine, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

Florida Mortgage | Create Your Perfect Home by Perfecting It After You Purchase To show buyers they can have the home they want without waiting for the perfect home to come onto the market. NMLS ID 1834853 #floridahomebuyers #floridamortgage #homebuyertips

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on January 24, 2023. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares:

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on January 24, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Pricing, Selling Myths, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains:

Valentine’s Day in St. Augustine

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on January 21, 2023. Posted in City Blog, Special Events, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

January 13, 2023 Updated Love and Romance When it comes to romance, the city of St. Augustine knows a thing or two about love. Few places have as much romantic charm as the Nation’s Oldest City with its cobblestone streets, horse drawn carriages and gorgeous sunsets. If you’re looking to make plans for Valentine’s Day, look no further than St. Augustine. .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right :...

What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on January 20, 2023. Posted in For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Pricing, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on January 19, 2023. Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains:

Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on January 18, 2023. Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Pricing, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns about a repeat of what happened to prices in the crash in 2008.

Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on January 17, 2023. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Mortgage.

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some decided to press pause on their plans.

Lullaby of the Rivers Festival

Written by St. Augustine Mortgage Syndicated User on January 17, 2023. Posted in Community, Family Friendly, Kid Friendly, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Festivals, St. Augustine Mortgage, Things to Do, Uncategorized.

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