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At Fidelity Home Group, we are Cedar Key Mortgage Experts We offer more options, more transparency and a simpler way to find the right mortgage program for your unique situation.

Cedar Key is an island city off the northwest coast of Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico. It’s known for Cedar Key National Wildlife Refuge, a group of small islands with trails and rich birdlife. Cedar Key Museum State Park offers a nature trail, a 1920s home and artifacts depicting Cedar Key’s history as a busy port. Cedar Key Historical Museum explores the town’s past through photos, documents and Civil War items.

 

The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year

Written by Cedar Key Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Cedar Key Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Cedar Key, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing.

If you own a home, your net worth likely just got a big boost thanks to rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. And today, based on recent home price appreciation, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – here’s how it works. Because there’s an ongoing imbalance between the number of homes available for sale and the number of buyers looking to make a purchase, home prices are on the rise. That means your home is worth more in today’s market because it’s in high demand. As Patrick Dodd, President and CEO of CoreLogic, explains: “Price...

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Why Achieving the Dream of Homeownership Can Be More Difficult for Some Americans

Written by Cedar Key Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Cedar Key Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Cedar Key.

Today we take time to honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. When it comes to real estate specifically, equitable access to housing has come a long way, but the path to homeownership is still steeper for households of color. The Gap in Homeownership Rate in America It’s a more challenging journey to achieve homeownership for some buyers, as shown by the measurable gap between the overall average U.S. homeownership rate and that of non-white groups. Today, Census data shows the lowest homeownership rate persists in the Black community (see graph below): This...

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More Listings Are Coming onto the Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Cedar Key Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Cedar Key Mortgage, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Mortgage Cedar Key.

Some Highlights Worried you won’t be able to find your next home after you sell? You should know data from realtor.com shows more listings are coming onto the market each month this year. Having additional options can make the search for your next home. But inventory is still low overall, which means your house should still stand out when you sell. If your biggest question is where you’ll go if you sell, take this as encouraging news. Let’s connect to start the process today. Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

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Home Price Deceleration Doesn’t Mean Home Price Depreciation

Written by Cedar Key Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Cedar Key Mortgage, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Cedar Key, Pricing.

Experts in the real estate industry use a number of terms when they talk about what’s happening with home prices. And some of those words sound a bit similar but mean very different things. To help clarify what’s happening with home prices and where experts say they’re going, here’s a look at a few terms you may hear: Appreciation is when home prices increase. Depreciation is when home prices decrease. Deceleration is when home prices continue to appreciate, but at a slower pace. Where Home Prices Have Been in Recent Years For starters, you’ve probably heard home prices have skyrocketed over...

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A Majority of Consumers Say It’s a Good Time To Sell Your House

Written by Cedar Key Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Cedar Key Mortgage, For Sellers, Mortgage Cedar Key.

If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling your house, you’re probably looking for the best time to make your move. That means you’re likely balancing a number of factors, like your changing needs, where you’ll go when you sell, and today’s mortgage rates in order to time it just right. According to recent data, that sweet spot could already be here. The latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) by Fannie Mae finds that 76% of consumers believe now is a good time to sell. The graph below shows the percentage of survey respondents who say it’s a good time to sell a house. The big dip in...

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Is the Housing Market Correcting?

Written by Cedar Key Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Cedar Key Mortgage, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Cedar Key.

If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Here’s what you need to know. The housing market is moderating compared to the last two years, but what everyone needs to remember is that the past two years were record-breaking in nearly every way. Record-low mortgage rates and millennials reaching peak homebuying years led to an influx of buyer demand. At the same time, there weren’t enough homes available to purchase thanks to many years...

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More Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment Than Ever Before

Written by Cedar Key Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Cedar Key Mortgage, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Mortgage Cedar Key.

Americans’ opinion on the value of real estate as an investment is climbing. That’s according to an annual survey from Gallup. Not only is real estate viewed as the best investment for the ninth year in a row, but more Americans selected it than ever before. The graph below shows the results of the survey since Gallup began asking the question in 2011. As the trend lines indicate, real estate has been gaining ground as the clear favorite for almost a decade now: If you’re thinking about purchasing a home, let this poll reassure you. Even when inflation is high like today, Americans recognize...

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