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Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.

Written by Daytona Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Daytona Beach Condo Financing, Daytona Beach Mortgage, Daytona Beach Mortgage Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory.

You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.But that may be about to change. Here’s why your pool of options may actually start ticking back up again.Growth Has Slowed, But It Hasn’t StoppedActive listings were up 2.1% year-over-year in July, according to Realtor.com. Back in January, inventory was up 10%. And in May of 2025, it was up 31.5%. So, growth has cooled off a lot over the last year.The past 3 months, though, have all seen inventory growth land in roughly...

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The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For

Written by Daytona Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Daytona Beach Condo Financing, Daytona Beach Mortgage, Daytona Beach Mortgage Rates, Downsize, For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling Tips.

That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you’ve been using for storage. To you, it’s extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it’s the reason they’d pick your house. Here’s why. Multi-generational homebuying is on the rise.Millions of Families Are Living Multi-GenerationallyThe number of multi-generational households is climbing. That’s when 3 or more generations live under one roof. And data shows those households grew from 3.2 million to almost 4 million between 2014 and 2024, according to...

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Who Has the Upper Hand in Today’s Housing Market?

Written by Daytona Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Tips, Daytona Beach Condo Financing, Daytona Beach Mortgage, Daytona Beach Mortgage Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling Tips.

Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they’ll still get top dollar.The interesting thing is… both can be right at the exact same time. It just depends on where you live.That’s because today’s housing market isn’t moving in one direction anymore. Some markets clearly favor buyers. Others still favor sellers. But most are sitting somewhere in the middle.And knowing which market you’re actually in can completely change the strategy you use to buy or...

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Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

Written by Daytona Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, Daytona Beach Condo Financing, Daytona Beach Mortgage, Daytona Beach Mortgage Rates, Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates.

If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there’s a number working behind the scenes that’s actually good for you right now. It’s called the spread, and once you understand it, you may see today’s rates in a whole new light.The Pattern That’s Held for 50+ YearsFor starters, mortgage rates don’t move on their own. They tend to follow the 10-year treasury yield, a number tied to how investors feel about the economy.It’s not an exact science, since plenty of other factors can move...

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The Case for Putting 20% Down on Your Next Home

Written by Daytona Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, Buying Tips, Daytona Beach Condo Financing, Daytona Beach Mortgage, Daytona Beach Mortgage Rates, Downsize, For Buyers, Move-Up.

If you’re planning to buy your next home soon, you’ve probably heard the old rule about saving 20% for your down payment.The truth is, you usually don’t have to. Plenty of loan options let qualified buyers put down much less. But a lot of repeat buyers are choosing to put down 20% anyway.So, why are they if they don’t have to?Two reasons. They know a bigger down payment pays off, and after years in their current house, they’ve built up enough equity that it’s finally possible.Repeat Buyers Put More Money DownAccording to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the typical repeat buyer...

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Finance Your Second Home or Rental

Written by Daytona Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Daytona Beach Condo Financing, Daytona Beach Mortgage, Daytona Beach Mortgage Rates.

Thinking about buying a second home or rental in Florida? DSCR loans can make it easier by focusing on the property’s income potential, not just your personal finances. They work well in Florida’s fast-growing markets where rental demand is high. This means you can qualify based on the income the property generates. ?? Ready to explore your options? Link in bio. Get a rate quote — no personal info. #DSCRloans #FloridaRealEstate #RentalProperty #SecondHome #MortgageTips

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Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

Written by Daytona Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, Buying Tips, Daytona Beach Condo Financing, Daytona Beach Mortgage, Daytona Beach Mortgage Rates, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers.

According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below):If you’re wondering the same thing, you can always turn to the internet for answers. But a lot of the time, it’s better to ask a local expert. Because here’s what a pro would tell you.The 20% Down Payment MythThe idea that you need 20% down to buy a home is one of the biggest misconceptions around the homebuying process. And the data debunks the myth.While...

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