We saw mortgage rates drop a little bit more last month. The most recent decrease will save new borrowers an additional $5.35 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. Average U.S. rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages were at 4.46% at the end of January. At the end of December, they were sitting at 4.55%. We are continuing to see a bit of a zig zag approach to the market with a few months of rising rates followed by a month or two of decline.
Another listed home in contract for the Shanahan Group. We are moving towards a closing date in Summerwood!
Whether you are looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate, it is important to understand market conditions. Real estate is hyper-local, with market dynamics changing from subdivision to subdivision. However, county trends generally give you a good idea of what to expect.
The latest mortgage statistics show an improving market in Sarasota and Manatee counties as the numbers continue to improve. Both short-term delinquency rates (30 days late) and serious delinquencies (90 days + late) are lower than they were last year at this time. From a mortgage perspective, Hurricane Irma had significantly more impact than this year’s red tide.
The most recent data shows that there are roughly 54% less people 30 days late on their mortgages than there were last year at the same time. The total is only 2.9% (versus 3.2% last month).
The market for condos and townhomes above $400,000 has shifted in favor of buyers. When compared to last year at this time, the shift is especially pronounced when you reach the $600,000 and above market in both Sarasota and Manatee counties.