Tips for Single Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality

Written by 30a Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on December 3, 2021. Posted in 30a Beach Mortgage, 30a Beach Mortgages, Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers.

If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful planning and the right team of experts. Research from Freddie Mac shows 28% of all households (36.1 million) are sole-person, and that number is growing. Over the past 40 years, the number of sole-person households has nearly doubled, and that’s a trend that’s expected to continue. According to Freddie Mac: “Our calculation suggests that there will be an additional 5 million sole-person households in the United States by the next decade. This means 42% of the household growth...

How To Think Strategically as a Buyer in Today’s Market

Written by 30a Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on December 2, 2021. Posted in 30a Beach Mortgage, 30a Beach Mortgages, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers.

The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process. Chess requires you to plan and think about your strategy from the very beginning of the game. The homebuying process, like chess, requires strategy and planning. Here are a few things to keep in mind to ensure your plan is as strong as possible when you begin your home search. Pre-Approval: the Best Opening Play To Make as a Homebuyer It’s important to have a great opening play when you’re buying a home. And the best move you can make when you begin your home search is getting...

How Smart Buyers Are Approaching Rising Mortgage Rates

Written by 30a Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on November 25, 2021. Posted in 30a Beach Mortgage, 30a Beach Mortgages, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers.

Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022: “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.9% in the third quarter of 2021. We forecast mortgage rates to increase slightly through the remainder of the year and reach 3.0%, rising to 3.5% for full year 2022.” If you’re thinking of buying a home, here are a few things to keep in mind so you can succeed even as mortgage rates rise. Taking Time Off Can Be Costly Mortgage rates play a significant role in your home search. As rates go up, your monthly...

VA Loans: Helping Veterans Achieve Their Homeownership Dreams

Written by 30a Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on November 12, 2021. Posted in 30a Beach Mortgage, 30a Beach Mortgages, Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers, Time-sensitive.

The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program: “The objective of the VA Home Loan Guaranty program is to help eligible Veterans, active-duty personnel, surviving spouses, and members of the Reserves and National Guard purchase, retain, and adapt homes in recognition of their service. . . .” For over 75 years, VA home loans have provided millions of veterans and their families the opportunity to purchase their own homes. 2020 Data on VA...

The Mortgage Process Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by 30a Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on October 30, 2021. Posted in 30a Beach Mortgage, 30a Beach Mortgages, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers.

Some Highlights Applying for a mortgage is a big step towards homeownership, but it doesn’t need to be one you fear. Here are some tips to help you prepare. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean on your agent to connect you with a lender so you can get pre-approved and begin your home search. Any major life change can be scary, and buying a home is no different. Let’s connect so you have an advisor by your side to take the fear out of the equation. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections

Written by 30a Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on October 26, 2021. Posted in 30a Beach Mortgage, 30a Beach Mortgages, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers.

Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing supply are driving intense competition and leading some buyers to consider waiving those contingencies to stand out in the crowded market. But is that the best move? Buying a home is one of the most important transactions in your lifetime, and it’s critical to keep your best interests in mind. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect from the appraisal and the inspection, and why each one can potentially save you a lot of time, money,...

Important Distinction: Homes Are Less Affordable, Not Unaffordable

Written by 30a Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on October 22, 2021. Posted in 30a Beach Mortgage, 30a Beach Mortgages, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates.

It’s impossible to research the subject of buying a home without coming across a headline declaring that the fall in home affordability is a crisis. However, when we add context to the most recent affordability statistics, we soon realize that, though homes are less affordable than they have been over the last few years, they are more affordable than they historically have been. Black Knight, a premier provider of data and analytics for the mortgage industry, just released their latest Monthly Mortgage Monitor which includes a new analysis of the affordability situation. Here’s what the report...

What Does the Future Hold for Home Prices?

Written by 30a Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on October 20, 2021. Posted in 30a Beach Mortgage, 30a Beach Mortgages, Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Selling Myths.

If you’re looking to buy or sell a house, chances are you’ve heard talk about today’s rising home prices. And while this increase in home values is great news for sellers, you may be wondering what the future holds. Will prices continue to rise with time, or should you expect them to fall? To answer that question, let’s first understand a few terms you may be hearing right now. Appreciation is an increase in the value of an asset. Depreciation is a decrease in the value of an asset. Deceleration is when something happens at a slower pace. It’s important to note home prices have increased,...

Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You

Written by 30a Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on October 13, 2021. Posted in 30a Beach Mortgage, 30a Beach Mortgages, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers.

Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while those rates seemed to bottom out in January of this year, the golden window of opportunity for buyers isn’t over just yet. If you’re one of the buyers who worry they’ve missed out, rest assured today’s mortgage rates are still worth taking advantage of. Even today, our mortgage rates are below what they’ve been in recent decades. So, while you may not be able to lock in the rate your friend got recently, you’re still in a great position to secure a rate well...

If You’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough?

Written by 30a Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on October 2, 2021. Posted in 30a Beach Mortgage, 30a Beach Mortgages, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage 30a Beach, Move-Up Buyers.

In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer and still get the home. From there, the buyer and seller typically negotiate and agree on a revised price somewhere in the middle. Things Are Different Today Today’s housing market is anything but normal. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homes today are: Receiving an average of 3.8 offers Selling in just 17 days Homes selling quickly...

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