In the third quarter of 2023, over 80% of metropolitan markets (182 out of 221) experienced increases in home prices, as reported by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). This occurred during a period when the 30-year fixed mortgage rate fluctuated between 6.81% and 7.31%. According to the latest quarterly report, double-digit price growth was […]
Florida Hometown Heroes Program
The Florida Hometown Heroes Program is still available to help first time home buyers get into a home. There are some builders in North Central Florida who work with lenders using Hometown Heroes as an option. The thing to know is that not every lender is participating in this program. We have a list of […]
Buying A Home Is Stressful Says New Study
A recent Qualtrics study commissioned by Redfin indicates that U.S. homebuyers find the process of purchasing a home to be more anxiety-inducing than dating. Redfin’s Chief Economist, Daryl Fairweather, commented on the findings, stating, “While getting ghosted by a date can be stressful, buying a home in today’s market introduces a unique set of anxieties. Rising housing […]