Planning to Retire? It Could Be Time To Make a Move.

Written by Navarre Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on December 16, 2022. Posted in Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Sellers, Mortgage Navarre FL, Move-Up Buyers, Navarre Mortgage, Senior Market.

If you’re thinking about retirement or have already retired this year, you may be planning your next steps. One of your goals could be selling your house and finding a home that more closely fits your needs. Fortunately, you may be in a better position to make a move than you realize. Here are a few things to think about when making that decision. Consider How Long You’ve Been in Your Home From 1985 to 2008, the average length of time homeowners typically stayed in their homes was only six years. But according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), that number is rising today, meaning...

You May Have More Negotiation Power When You Buy a Home Today

Written by Navarre Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on December 15, 2022. Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Navarre FL, Move-Up Buyers, Navarre Mortgage.

Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown. Those two factors combined mean you may see less competition from other buyers. And with less competition comes more opportunity. Here are two trends that may be the news you need to reenter the market. 1. The Return of Contingencies Over the last two years, more buyers were willing to skip important steps in the homebuying process, like the appraisal...

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