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2025 Tampa Bay Housing Predictions
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2025 Tampa Bay Housing Predictions

Posted Thursday, December 19, 2024 By Unknown

The holiday season is here, and despite higher mortgage rates last week, housing demand is demonstrating some festive resilience. Typically, we expect a decrease in activity with elevated rates, but this seasonal boost has helped the purchase ...

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Home Prices Remain Steady, Inventories Up from Last Year
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Home Prices Remain Steady, Inventories Up from Last Year

Posted Thursday, December 5, 2024 By Unknown

As the Tampa metro real estate market deals with the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton, prices remained relatively steady even as activity slowed. The single-family median home price of $402,000 was down a slight 1.3% from last year, while ...

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What's Happening in the Market?
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What's Happening in the Market?

Posted Thursday, November 21, 2024 By Unknown

There are now about 722,000 unsold single-family homes on the market across the U.S. That’s slightly more than a week ago and almost 27% more than inventory last year at this time. The average 30-year fixed mortgage was 6.92% yesterday, up ...

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Mortgage Rates Jump After Election
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Mortgage Rates Jump After Election

Posted Thursday, November 7, 2024 By Unknown

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage surged 9 basis points on Wednesday after the election to 7.13%, according to Mortgage News Daily. That is the highest rate since July 1 of this year, though not quite the surge some had expected. The ...

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How Have the Hurricane's Impacted Tampa Bay’s Housing Market?
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How Have the Hurricane's Impacted Tampa Bay’s Housing Market?

Posted Thursday, October 24, 2024 By Unknown

Mortgage rates have risen in recent weeks, driven by a stronger-than-expected jobs report on October 4. Last week, the average 30-year rate reached 6.32%, up from 6.08% in late September. As rates rise, sellers are taking a small step back. Due to ...

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Lower Rates Contributing to Affordability
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Lower Rates Contributing to Affordability

Posted Thursday, October 3, 2024 By Unknown

Tampa metro area home prices dipped slightly, according to August data, with the median price now at $419,995, about 2% lower than last year. “Homebuyer affordability conditions improved for the fourth consecutive month, with lower mortgage ...

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Is Fall the New Best Time to Buy?
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Is Fall the New Best Time to Buy?

Posted Thursday, September 19, 2024 By Unknown

This fall is poised to bring lower mortgage rates and more for-sale inventory. The lower rates and rising inventory are giving home buyers a window of opportunity at an unusual time of year, according to the latest market report from Zillow. Key ...

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Current Housing Down Payment Trends
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Current Housing Down Payment Trends

Posted Thursday, September 5, 2024 By Unknown

Many homebuyers, particularly investors, are opting to pay in cash or make substantial down payments to avoid accruing interest. “Investors are still coming in with all-cash offers on homes that need to be renovated. Traditional buyers are ...

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Inflation's Role on Buyer Demand
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Inflation's Role on Buyer Demand

Posted Thursday, August 22, 2024 By Unknown

Mortgage rates have leveled off ahead of Friday’s key economic announcement after dropping significantly during the first two weeks of August. On Friday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to deliver an update on U.S. monetary ...

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