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.
With the severe weather we have recently experienced, I have been a little slow to stay active on this page. Let’s hope Milton was the last major impact of the season.
For those of you who are going to be in the market to sell your homes this season, don’t forget the details as they matter. This infographic from Florida Realtors contains one that can often be overlooked.
