There’s No Foreclosure Wave in Sight

Some Highlights

• Headlines saying foreclosures are rising might make you feel uneasy. But the truth is, there’s no need to worry.
• If you look at the latest numbers, they’re still below pre-pandemic norms and way below what happened during the crash.
• If you're worried about a flood of foreclosures, the data shows a foreclosure crisis is not where
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Why It’s More Affordable To Buy a Home This Year

Some Highlights

• Home affordability depends on three factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages.
• Mortgage rates are down from their recent peak, home prices are expected to rise at a slower pace, and wages are increasing faster than usual.
• That’s good news if you want
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SARASOTA, Fla. (January 19, 2024) – The 2023 housing market for Sarasota and Manatee counties are showing signs of stabilization, marked by a return of housing inventory to pre-COVID levels. A crucial metric to assess the housing market's state is the Months’ Supply of Inventory (MSI). [...]

The Top Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home

Has the idea of sharing a home with loved ones like your grandparents, parents, or other relatives crossed your mind? If so, you’re not alone. More buyers are choosing to go this route and buy a multi-generational home. Here’s a look at some of the top reasons why, to see [...]

Balancing Act: Insights into the 2023 Housing Market of Sarasota and Manatee Counties

SARASOTA, Fla. (January 19, 2024) – The 2023 housing market for Sarasota and Manatee counties are showing signs of stabilization, marked by a return of housing inventory to pre-COVID levels. A crucial metric to assess the housing market's state is [...]

Are More Homeowners Selling as Mortgage Rates Come Down?

If you’re looking to buy a home, the recent downward trend in mortgage rates is good news because it helps with affordability. But there’s another way this benefits you – it may inspire more homeowners to put their houses up for sale.

The Mortgage Rate Lock-In [...]

Mortgage applications experienced a significant surge, rising by 10.4% from the previous week, as reported by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) in their Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 12, 2024. This notable increase follows an adjustment made to account for the New Year's holiday in the previous week's [...]

Why You May Want To Seriously Consider a Newly Built Home

Are you putting off your plans to sell because you’re worried you won’t be able to find a home you like when you move? If so, it may be time to consider a newly built home and the benefits that come with one. Here’s [...]

Here are four key Social Security facts to be aware of in 2024:

1. 3.2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment: Social Security benefits will see a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment in 2024, aimed at keeping up with inflation. This results in monthly increases for retirees, with the typical retired worker receiving a $59
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