Mortgage

Sept. 4, 2023

The Tampa Real Estate Market

The Tampa Real Estate Market

As of 2023, the real estate market in Tampa, Florida, is experiencing various trends and fluctuations. Here are some key insights:

Sales Trends

- Closed Sales: There is a notable year-over-year decrease of -7.8% in closed sales.

- Year-to-Date Sales: Show …

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Sept. 3, 2023

Current Mortgage Rates

Mortgage Rates

As of September 3, 2023, the current mortgage rates are as follows:

 

### Purchase Rates

- **30-Year Fixed Rate**: 7.53% (APR: 7.54%)

- **20-Year Fixed Rate**: 7.50% (APR: 7.52%)

- **15-Year Fixed Rate**: 6.79% (APR: 6.83%)

- **10-Year Fixed Rate**: 6.82% (APR: …

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Posted in buying a home, Mortgage
May 16, 2023

loan costs are expected to increase 22%

Looking to invest in the housing market? Now is the time! With the recent Fed hikes and default fears, loan costs are expected to increase 22%, creating a problem for buyers. Don't miss out on this chance to buy now. What are you waiting for?

https://www.wfla.com/nextstar-news-wire/fed-hikes-and-default-fears-heres-what-could-be-next-for-the-housing-market/

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April 20, 2023

How can a 203k loan help with buying a fixer-upper home?

A 203k loan, also known as an FHA 203k loan, is a type of mortgage loan that is designed to help homebuyers purchase a fixer-upper property and finance the cost of repairs or renovations into the loan. It can be a valuable tool for buyers who are interested in purchasing …

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March 21, 2023

Rates Continue Higher Ahead of Important Fed Announcement

Banking sector fears were responsible for a nice little drop in mortgage rates over the past 2 weeks. As those fears subside (to some extent, anyway), the market reaction has reversed to some extent. This is most noticeable in the stock market in the US.

Stocks don't dictate interest …

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March 10, 2023

Mortgage Rates to Rise Again!

Mortgage Rates Rise Again, Moving Up to 6.73%

 

How Much can you afford?By Matt Ott

It’s the fifth weekly increase in a row. Last week, the 30-year, fixed-rate loan averaged 6.65%. One year ago, it was 3.85%.

WASHINGTON – The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose …

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March 7, 2023

Can I Get Closing Cost Help from a Seller?

What Percentage Rate?Your agent needs to know what loan would work best for you and how you can utilize the sellers contribution to your closing costs. Different loans have different guidelines on how much a seller can contribute to a buyers closing costs.

 

In the case of a USDA …

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March 5, 2023

The Top home loans for 2023

The Top home loans for 2023

Finding the best loan

Finding the best loan for you doesn't have to be a difficult process, especially if you know your score, how much you have to put down and how much you have for closing costs.  FHA, VA, USDA, …

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May 13, 2022

Tampa Housing Market Strong

Tampa Bay housing market shows no signs of slowing down, latest study finds

The U.S. housing market is slowly rebounding, according to the latest data from Realtor.com, but the story is different in Tampa Bay.... READ MORE

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June 21, 2021

Curious About Local Real Estate?

Curious About Local Real Estate?

Home Buying MistakesCurious about local real estate? So are we! Every month we review trends in our real estate market and consider the number of homes on the market in each price tier, the amount of time particular homes have been listed for sale, specific neighborhood …

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