The latest mortgage statistics show an improving market in Sarasota and Manatee counties as the numbers are better now than at any point since Hurricane Irma. Both short-term delinquency rates (30 days late) and foreclosures are down when compared to the same period last year. However, serious delinquencies (90 days + late) continue to be somewhat higher than they were last year.
We saw mortgage rates rise by 2/10’s of a percent last month. That rise will cost new borrowers an additional $12 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. Average U.S. rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages are currently at 4.72%. At the end of last month, they were sitting at 4.52%. After a few months of relatively stability, the general forecast for a continued rise over the next twelve months is becoming a reality.
The Sarasota and Manatee county markets for condos & townhomes are currently moving in lockstep. Both markets are Seller’s markets for condos & townhomes priced below $400,000 and Buyer’s markets for condos & townhomes priced above $400,000.
