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Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.

Written by Florida VA Loan Syndicated User on August 19, 2026. Posted in Florida VA Condo Loan, Florida VA Loan, Florida VA Loan Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory.

You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.But that may be about to change. Here’s why your pool of options may actually start ticking back up again.Growth Has Slowed, But It Hasn’t StoppedActive listings were up 2.1% year-over-year in July, according to Realtor.com. Back in January, inventory was up 10%. And in May of 2025, it was up 31.5%. So, growth has cooled off a lot over the last year.The past 3 months, though, have all seen inventory growth land in roughly...

The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For

Written by Florida VA Loan Syndicated User on August 17, 2026. Posted in Downsize, Florida VA Condo Loan, Florida VA Loan, Florida VA Loan Rates, For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling Tips.

That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you’ve been using for storage. To you, it’s extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it’s the reason they’d pick your house. Here’s why. Multi-generational homebuying is on the rise.Millions of Families Are Living Multi-GenerationallyThe number of multi-generational households is climbing. That’s when 3 or more generations live under one roof. And data shows those households grew from 3.2 million to almost 4 million between 2014 and 2024, according to...

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

Written by Florida VA Loan Syndicated User on August 17, 2026. Posted in Buying Tips, Florida VA Condo Loan, Florida VA Loan, Florida VA Loan Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, 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 Florida VA Loan Syndicated User on August 17, 2026. Posted in Affordability, Economy, Florida VA Condo Loan, Florida VA Loan, Florida VA Loan Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates.

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...

More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.

Written by Florida VA Loan Syndicated User on June 25, 2026. Posted in Economy, Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, Florida VA Condo Loan, Florida VA Loan, Florida VA Loan Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers.

You may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market. And if that headline has you thinking, “Wait… is something bad about to happen?” You’re not alone.Because when people start stepping to the sidelines, it sounds like a warning sign that something’s coming – or that they realize something you don’t know.Here’s the thing. This trend gets spun like it means the market is about to crash. But the data tells a more practical story.What the Numbers Actually SayAccording to the latest data from Redfin, 5.5% of all listings were taken off the market...

Is It Still a Seller’s Market? Here’s What the Data Says.

Written by Florida VA Loan Syndicated User on June 25, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, Buying Tips, Florida VA Condo Loan, Florida VA Loan, Florida VA Loan Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling Tips.

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.While it’s going to vary by area, more metros are slowly shifting to favor buyers, and the market is starting to look a lot more like a two-way street again.And that balance is something we haven’t had in a while.Whether you’re buying or selling, here’s what you need to know about what’s changing and what it means for your move.The Most Buyer-Friendly Market in YearsThe...

Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?

Written by Florida VA Loan Syndicated User on April 7, 2026. Posted in Florida VA Condo Loan, Florida VA Loan, Florida VA Loan Rates, For Sellers.

When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast.You start asking: what now? And for a growing number of homeowners, that turns into: should I just rent it instead?While it sounds like a simple backup plan, becoming “accidental landlord” is actually a much bigger decision than most people realize. That’s when someone planned to sell, didn’t get the price or traction they hoped for, and decided to rent the house out instead.And lately, that’s happening more often.Why the Number of Accidental Landlords Is RisingIf you’re faced with the same choice to...

Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You

Written by Florida VA Loan Syndicated User on April 2, 2026. Posted in Florida VA Condo Loan, Florida VA Loan, Florida VA Loan Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices.

Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices. You may even stumble onto social media influencers saying we’re headed for a crash. Let’s get you the context you need.The truth is prices are going to vary depending on where you live. But they’re not crashing.Here’s what you need to know.The Local Perspective: Home Price Trends by AreaThe biggest thing feeding into the confusion online is how different home price trends are by area right now. Take a look at this data from ResiClub and Zillow (see...

The Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

Written by Florida VA Loan Syndicated User on March 27, 2026. Posted in Florida VA Condo Loan, Florida VA Loan, Florida VA Loan Rates, For Sellers, Selling Tips.

While the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align year after year. And it’s coming up fast.Based on their analysis of historical trends, the ideal week to put your house on the market this year is: April 12–18.And here’s why this window stands out as being particularly seller-friendly:Buyers Are More Active. According to the research coming out of Realtor.com, homes listed during this week typically get about 16.7% more views than in a normal week. And in a market where buyers...

The Remodel You’ve Been Dreaming About May Be Closer Than You Think

Written by Florida VA Loan Syndicated User on March 24, 2026. Posted in Equity, Florida VA Condo Loan, Florida VA Loan, Florida VA Loan Rates, For Sellers.

That kitchen you’ve been mentally redesigning…The bathroom that really needs a refresh…Or the outdoor space you keep saying you’ll get to someday…What if you already have what you need to finally make it happen? Because a growing number of homeowners are realizing just that.Homeowners are expected to spend over $522 billion on home improvements by the end of 2026 – and they’re not draining their savings accounts to get it done. Many are using their home equity.And if you’ve owned your home for 10+ years, there’s a chance you could use your equity to fund some home upgrades...