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Who Has the Upper Hand in Today’s Housing Market?

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on August 14, 2026. Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they’ll still get top dollar.The interesting thing is… both can be right at the exact same time. It just depends on where you live.That’s because today’s housing market isn’t moving in one direction anymore. Some markets clearly favor buyers. Others still favor sellers. But most are sitting somewhere in the middle.And knowing which market you’re actually in can completely change the strategy you use to buy or...

Here’s Why Mortgage Rates Are What They Are Right Now

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on August 14, 2026. Posted in Affordability, Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage.

If you’re waiting for mortgage rates to fall a lot before you buy, you may be waiting a while. But before you get discouraged, there’s a number working behind the scenes that’s actually good for you right now. It’s called the spread, and once you understand it, you may see today’s rates in a whole new light.The Pattern That’s Held for 50+ YearsFor starters, mortgage rates don’t move on their own. They tend to follow the 10-year treasury yield, a number tied to how investors feel about the economy.It’s not an exact science, since plenty of other factors can move...

Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on July 30, 2026. Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again. And depending on whether you’re buying or selling, that shift means something different for you.The Numbers May Be Starting To TurnFor the past couple of years, home price growth has been moderating – cooling from around 7% in mid-2024, according to Redfin (see graph below). But look at the right side of that graph. The pace of that growth appears to have hit its low point and started to turn.While a couple months of data...

Selling a Luxury House? Here’s Why Now Is a Good Time

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on July 30, 2026. Posted in Downsize, For Sellers, Home Prices, Luxury / Vacation, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips, Senior Market.

If you own a luxury house, you’re in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn’t. Sale prices and buyer demand are both up. So if you’re considering selling, now could be a great time to make your move.Luxury Is Leading on PriceLet’s start with prices. But before we get into it – what actually counts as a luxury home? Generally, these are homes in the top 5% price range for the area, so it varies depending on where you live.But what’s interesting is that according to the latest data from Redfin, sale prices for...

Think Nobody’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on July 18, 2026. Posted in For Sellers, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

If you’ve been thinking about selling, you’ve probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there’s a big difference between a slow market and a stalled one.Yes, mortgage rates are still higher than most people would like. Homes aren’t selling as fast as they were. And every week seems to bring another headline about buyers sitting on the sidelines. But here’s what you haven’t heard.Despite everything going on, buyer demand has been remarkably resilient.In fact, more sellers are getting to put up the “pending sale” sign...

The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on July 15, 2026. Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, New Construction, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too. That’s why whether you’re buying or selling today, there are two terms you’ll hear a lot: concession and incentive.A concession is something a seller agrees to during negotiations to get a deal done.An incentive is a perk a builder (or a seller) advertises upfront to attract buyers.Let’s run through what you need to know about both and how they could play a role in your move.More Sellers Are Agreeing to ConcessionsAlmost half (46%) of homeowners who sold...

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on July 15, 2026. Posted in Affordability, For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage.

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you’re not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas added another layer of pressure nobody saw coming.That’s why so many people are asking the same question: Will the second half of the year be any better for the housing market?While nobody has a crystal ball, there are a few encouraging signs things could start moving in a better direction. Here’s what to watch.Mortgage Rates Could Be Near a Turning Point One of the biggest reasons...

The Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on July 5, 2026. Posted in Equity, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage.

You’ve probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terrible idea. But the data tells a very different story. This isn’t 2020 or 2021. It was never going to be. Those were the “unicorn years” – historic low mortgage rates, bidding wars on everything, homes flying off the market in days. That kind of market was a once-in-a-generation anomaly, not a baseline. So, when people compare today to that, of course it looks rough.But compared to almost any other...

The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on June 30, 2026. Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are.Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped slightly negative. So, what’s causing all of that variation? It All Comes Down to InventoryHere’s the simple version:When there are more homes for sale, buyers have options.More options, means less competition.Less competition means sellers can’t push prices...

Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.

Written by Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage Syndicated User on June 28, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, For Sellers, Mortgage Santa Rosa Beach, Santa Rosa Beach Mortgage, Selling Tips.

When your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence. You start second-guessing everything, including the decision to move in the first place. And that raises 2 big questions: Do you try again?Is that even worth it?Here’s the secret to getting a better outcome the second time around.Different Agent. Different Results.Most sellers who re-list and ultimately sell don’t wait for market to magically change. They change their approach. And there’s data to back that up.Research from REDX shows homeowners who put their house back on the...