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.
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This well-appointed Country Club home is set on a premier lot with picturesque lake views in back and golf course views in front. Listed at $575,000, it features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car garage, and 2,311 square feet.
We saw mortgage rates drop slightly last month. The most recent decrease will save new borrowers an additional $3.03 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. Average U.S. rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages were at 4.81% at the end of November (and are even a little lower as I am writing this). At the end of October, they were sitting at 4.86%. 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.
Whether you are looking for a family home or an investment property, you don’t want to miss this one. This newly renovated, Morrison-built four bedroom, three bathroom home is centrally located in the distinguished neighborhood of Summerwood. Listed at only $425,000, this property is will likely move quickly now that we are in season.
For the second month in a row, the Sarasota and Manatee county markets for condos & townhomes are moving in lockstep for homes below $600,000. However, the Manatee market has really slowed down when compared to Sarasota for condos above $600,000.