Even in buyer’s markets, you can find yourself in a competitive process to purchase the house you love. It’s important to consider how to put your best foot forward to make your offer the winning one. The infographic below from Florida Realtors lists several tips to help you get into your next home.
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it is important to think about several different factors when making decisions. The list below from Florida Realtors should be top of mind when either accepting or delivering an offer. I have personally been involved in multiple transactions where price wasn’t enough to make a deal come together.
Single-family home activity in Sarasota County mirrored the activity in Manatee County more closely in April than I have seen in a long time. The year-on-year change in Sarasota County roughly matched Manatee County across the board. It looks like this summer will continue to be a solid time to buy in Sarasota County as buyers should have a bit more leverage than sellers as long as the current market conditions hold. The infographic below, from Florida Realtors, contains more information.
The market for single-family homes in Manatee County remained relatively soft in April. Inventory levels are up 33% when compared to a year ago, and transactions were roughly flat year over year. The lower end of the market is stronger than the upper end, which is pushing the median sale price down. Overall, this summer is shaping up to favor buyers at this point. That said, we have seen an uptick in activity in the last few weeks. The infographic below from Florida Realtors contains more information.
Mortgage interest rates have remained steady over the past 30 days. As of this week, the average U.S. interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages is 6.81%, virtually unchanged from 6.83% a month ago. However, predictions for future interest rate movements are still uncertain.