Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?

Written by St. Johns FL Mortgage Syndicated User on May 16, 2025. Posted in For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Selling Tips, St. Johns FL Condo Financing, St. Johns FL Mortgage, St. Johns FL Mortgage Rates.

If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed with the idea of moving, this nagging thought may be holding you back: “why would I give that up?”But when you ask that question, you may be putting your needs on the back burner without realizing it. Most people don’t move because of their mortgage rate. They move because they want or need to. So, let’s flip the script and ask this instead: What are the chances you’ll still be in your current house 5 years from now?Think about your life for a moment. Picture what the next few years will...

Home Projects That Boost Value

Written by St. Johns FL Mortgage Syndicated User on May 13, 2025. Posted in Equity, For Sellers, Selling Tips, St. Johns FL Condo Financing, St. Johns FL Mortgage, St. Johns FL Mortgage Rates.

Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and money matter – and not all upgrades offer the payoff you might expect. As U.S. News Real Estate explains:“. . . not every home renovation project will increase the resale value of a home. Before you invest in a swimming pool or new addition, you should consider whether the project will pay itself off by getting prospective buyers in the door when it’s time to sell.“That’s why, before you pick up a power tool or call a contractor, your first step...

Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others

Written by St. Johns FL Mortgage Syndicated User on May 8, 2025. Posted in For Sellers, Selling Tips, St. Johns FL Condo Financing, St. Johns FL Mortgage, St. Johns FL Mortgage Rates.

As you think ahead to your own move, you may have noticed some houses sell within days, while others linger. But why is that? As Redfin says:“. . . today’s housing market has been topsy-turvy since the pandemic. Low inventory (though rising) and high prices have created a strange mix: Some homes are flying off the market, while others sit for weeks.”That may leave you wondering what you should expect when you sell. Let’s break it down and give you some actionable tips on how to make sure your house is one that sells quickly.Homes Are Still Selling Faster Than Pre-PandemicThe first thing you...

Why Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others

Written by St. Johns FL Mortgage Syndicated User on May 8, 2025. Posted in For Sellers, Selling Tips, St. Johns FL Condo Financing, St. Johns FL Mortgage, St. Johns FL Mortgage Rates.

Your Home Equity Could Make Moving Possible

Written by St. Johns FL Mortgage Syndicated User on May 3, 2025. Posted in Equity, For Sellers, Infographics, Selling Tips, St. Johns FL Condo Financing, St. Johns FL Mortgage, St. Johns FL Mortgage Rates.

Some HighlightsThanks to recent home price appreciation, homeowners have near record amounts of equity – and you may too. On average, homeowners have $311K worth of equity.Once you sell, you can use it to fund your down payment on your next home or maybe even to buy a smaller house in cash. If you want to find out how much equity you have, connect with an agent. Because it may make a move a lot more feasible than you’d think.?

If the Asking Price Isn’t Compelling, It’s Not Selling

Written by St. Johns FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 19, 2025. Posted in For Sellers, Infographics, Selling Tips, St. Johns FL Condo Financing, St. Johns FL Mortgage, St. Johns FL Mortgage Rates.

Some HighlightsUnfortunately, a lot of sellers today are setting their asking price too high. That’s leading to an uptick in price cuts.?Some of the most common reasons this is happening are that they’re not paying attention to current market conditions or they’re trying to leave room for negotiation.The best way to avoid this mistake? Connect with an agent to make sure your house is priced to pull people in, not push them away.

The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price

Written by St. Johns FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 4, 2025. Posted in For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling Tips, St. Johns FL Condo Financing, St. Johns FL Mortgage, St. Johns FL Mortgage Rates.

When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that’s generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has grown. The side effect? Price cuts are on the rise, but they really don’t have to be. Here’s why.According to data from Realtor.com, in February, price cuts were the highest they’ve been in any other February since 2019 (see graph below):If you consider that 2019 was the last true normal year for the housing market – that’s a big deal. We’re...

The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?

Written by St. Johns FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 26, 2025. Posted in Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling Tips, St. Johns FL Condo Financing, St. Johns FL Mortgage, St. Johns FL Mortgage Rates.

If selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is coming up fast.A recent Realtor.com study analyzed years of housing market trends (excluding 2020 since it was an outlier) and found that April 13–19 is expected to be the ideal window to put your house on the market this year:“. . . we’ve identified April 13-19 as the best week to list for sellers . . . a seller listing a well-priced, move-in ready home is likely to find success. Because spring is generally the high season for real estate...

Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?

Written by St. Johns FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 19, 2025. Posted in Economy, For Sellers, Selling Tips, St. Johns FL Condo Financing, St. Johns FL Mortgage, St. Johns FL Mortgage Rates.

If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that’s more than any other December going all the way back to 2017 (see graph below):Whether it was because offers weren’t coming in, the timing around the holidays felt overwhelming, or they wanted to see if the market would improve in the new year – a lot of other homeowners decided to press pause, too.But now, with spring fast approaching, it’s time to...

Why a Pre-Listing Inspection May Be Worth It in Today’s Market

Written by St. Johns FL Mortgage Syndicated User on March 6, 2025. Posted in For Sellers, Selling Tips, St. Johns FL Condo Financing, St. Johns FL Mortgage, St. Johns FL Mortgage Rates.

Selling a house comes with a lot of moving pieces, and the last thing you want is a deal falling apart over unexpected repairs uncovered during the buyer’s inspection. That’s why it pays to anticipate potential issues before buyers ever step through the door. And one way to do that is with a pre-listing inspection.What Is a Pre-Listing Inspection? A pre-listing inspection is essentially a professional home inspection you schedule before putting your house on the market. Just like the inspections your buyer will do after making an offer, this process identifies any issues with the condition...

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