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Luxury Homes Real Estate

The Latest on Luxury Homes

The luxury single family home market ($1M+ homes) is in about the same position this year as last in Sarasota County, and it is still a strong buyer’s market. In Manatee County, it is even a stronger buyer’s market this year than last. Markets are generally considered in “balance” when there is about six months of inventory for sale at the current pace of home sales. When the inventory gets greater than that, buyers tend to have more leverage than sellers in negotiations.

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Home Buying Home Prices Home Selling Real Estate

Did You Make $13k By Owning Your Home Last Year?

Roughly 63 percent of U.S. homeowners have mortgages. Given that large percentage, its important to understand what the equity positions in their homes look like to assess real estate fundamentals. The good news for us is that according to CoreLogic, homeowners with mortgages saw their equity in their homes rise by almost $1 trillion (12.3%) in the last year. That points to a healthier market.

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Home for Sale Real Estate

4 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Home in SRQ for only $425,000

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.

Listing of home for sale at Old Summerwood

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Mortgages Real Estate

The Latest Mortgage Delinquency Stats

The latest mortgage statistics show higher levels of delinquencies this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Both short-term delinquency rates (30 days late) and more serious delinquencies (90 days plus late) are up when compared to the same period last year. However, foreclosure rates continue to be lower than they were last year.

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Home Buying Real Estate

What’s Up With Mortgage Rates?

We saw mortgage rates stay essentially flat again last month after a rapid rise to start this year. Average U.S. rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages are currently at 4.51%. At the end of last month, they were sitting at 4.54%. While it is great to see upward momentum reverse for the time being, the general forecast continues to be for a slow continued rise over the next twelve months.

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