Moving into a new home is an exciting experience, and it’s easy to get caught up in planning your decor, choosing paint colors, and shopping for new furniture. But before you dive into the fun stuff, there are some essential tasks you should tackle first.
Florida Realtors has put together some helpful tips for home buying in the infographic below. As we are rapidly approaching our busiest time of the year, it’s important to do your homework if you want an optimal result.
For most people, purchasing a home represents the largest financial transaction they will undertake, and it is often viewed as a pathway to increasing net worth. According to CoreLogic, U.S. homeowners with mortgages held over $17.6 trillion in net homeowner equity in the second quarter of 2024. This equity grew by $1.3 trillion during that quarter, reflecting an 8.0% increase from the previous year.
Mortgage interest rates have been trending higher over the past 30 days, leading to potentially increased costs for new borrowers of approximately $30 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. As of this week, the average U.S. interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages stands at 6.54%, up from 6.08% a month ago. However, forecasts for future interest rate changes remain mixed as the recent short-term interest rate reduction caused a spike in mortgage interest rates.
We have certainly had some of our local areas hit with more flooding issues than at any other time in the last decade. Just so we are all aware, Florida has implemented a new law that is intended to provide additional transparency to future home buyers. See the infographic below from Florida Realtors for more.
