SUPPLY AND DEMAND

Dynamics are definitely transitioning since June 2022 along with supply and demand. Interest rates jumped .75%, July 2022 .75% and September .75%. Jerome Powell is persuasive to eliminate inflation is our country. As a general rule, when inflation is low, mortgage rates tend to be lower. When inflation is high, rate tend to be higher. There is still a housing shortage with strong demand to buy homes for sale. In the last twelve months there has been close to 90 days of inventory as per National Association of Realtors.

Supply and demand works in the favor of the educated real estate agent. understanding at the end of 2021 started to decrease even more to 2.2% on a 30 year fixed the low end was 2.2 to 6.5% in December 2022. The upcoming months should see a return of buyers, as the mortgage rates appear to have already peaked and have been coming down since mid-November 2022. S be advised, this may be the one and only window for the next few years to get into a buyer's market. Remember as the federal reserve data shows, home prices only go up and always recover from a recession no matter how mild or severe. Long term homeowners should view this market right now as a unique buying opportunity.

Lenders are being even more creative based on the economical state of the housing market. Families are now rethinking of buying a home versus a new car in Dr Phillips and across the nation. Why? Rental prices are just as more than a mortgage payment. Many are tightening up on their credit to improve scores. Demand is still high even though interest rates are over 6%. Mortgage rates are still volatile while buyer are still hungry while saving money and not compromising.

HOUSING INVENTORY

Homes for sale has grown since the rise in mortgage rates all over to include Dr Phillips and Disney area. Apparently the spike in interest rates are actually bringing more homes into the housing market compared to last year.It has taken much longer for a home to go under contract than the last two years and bidding wars have come to a halt. First tim buyers are still having it tuff due to high listing prices and FHA loan limit requirements in many regions of the United States.

AVERAGE HOMEOWNER

The average homeowner stays in their home on the average of seven to eight years. This gives the time to settle in and make adjustments to local atmosphere and home upgrades. this helps with stability of children in schools, your local job and neighborhood. Fall is a great time to sell a home due to seasonal change, buyers can take a breath of fresh air and view homes in a pleasant seasonal change and not scorching hot outside with minds more at ease seems which helps mentally and to see much more clearer.  Click link to learn more about homeownership /HOMEOWNERSHIP-TODAY---32819---32836---Dr-Phillips-6-23016.html

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