If you’ve been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies. That could be making you feel uneasy, especially if you’re thinking about buying or selling a house.
Category Archives: State of the Real Estate Market
Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay? – Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor
Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over two decades…
The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation
In the housing market, there are predictable ebbs and flows that happen each year. It’s called seasonality. Spring is the peak homebuying season when the market is most active. That activity is typically still strong in the summer but begins to wane as the cooler months approach. Home prices follow along with seasonality because prices appreciate most when something is in high demand.
Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor
An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right.
But there are some early signs that more listings are coming. According to the latest data, new listings (homeowners who just put their house up for sale) are trending up. Here’s a look at why this is noteworthy and what it may mean for you.
Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor
Toward the end of last year, there were a number of headlines saying home prices were going to fall substantially in 2023. That led to a lot of fear and questions about whether there was going to be a repeat of the housing crash that happened back in 2008. But the headlines got it wrong.
Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor
Are you putting off selling your house because you’re worried no one’s buying because of where mortgage rates are? If so, know this: the latest data shows plenty of buyers are still out there, and they’re purchasing homes today. Here’s the data to prove it. The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of buyers touring homes. The graph below uses theContinue reading “Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor”
Where People Are Moving Today and Why?- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor
Plenty of people are still moving these days. And if you’re thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the housing market and wondering what you can do to help offset those. A new report from Gravy Analytics provides insight into where people are searching for homes and what they’re prioritizing most right now. That information could help you plan your own move.
Sellers This Is For You …There’s Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today. Time To Take Advantage Of It- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor
Wondering if it still makes sense to sell your house right now? The short answer is, yes. Especially if you consider how few homes there are for sale today.You may have heard inventory is low right now, but you may not fully realize just how low or why that’s a perk when you go to sell your house. ThisContinue reading “Sellers This Is For You …There’s Only Half the Inventory of a Normal Housing Market Today. Time To Take Advantage Of It- Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor”
Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run-Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Realtor
Today’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to think about the long-term benefits of homeownership when making your decision
Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends… What Do The Experts At Keeping Current Matters Think? – Todd Mowry Your Local Orlando Area Realtor
Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and what they’re choosing to draw attention to. For home prices, there are two different methods used to compare home prices over different time periods: year-over-year (Y-O-Y) and month-over-month (M-O-M). Here’s an explanation of each.