Maurice Waring Home Loans

09/02/2022

Nationally, home prices are forecast to appreciate, just at a more moderate pace than last year. Let's connect if you plan to buy or sell a home this year so you have a trusted advisor on your side.

09/02/2022

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this year, builders are on pace to complete more than a million new homes in this country. If you’ve had trouble finding a home to buy over the past year, it may be time to work with your trusted agent to consider a new build and the incentives that come with it. Here’s why. Seacoast Bank

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this year, builders are on pace to complete more than a million new homes in this country. If you’ve had trouble finding a home to buy over the past year, it may be time to work with your trusted agent to consider a new build and the incentives that come with i...

08/31/2022

Now hiring MLO's in the Sarasota - Bradenton area. Join a team which is expanding ( 6 acquisitions in the past 12 months) while other are contracting. Apply here https://lnkd.in/eHDpnFw5

08/31/2022

If you put your home search on pause because you were outbid last year or because you didn’t want to deal with the peak intensity of bidding wars, you can breathe a welcome sigh of relief. While it’s still a sellers’ market, an uptick in inventory gives you a window of opportunity to jump back in. Seacoast Bank

One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic – and it drove home prices up. If you ...

08/30/2022

One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? Seacoast Bank

One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what’s happening with home prices? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture...

08/29/2022

Year-over-year median prices and listings of existing single-family homes across Florida were up in July across Florida as signs continued to point to easing supply constraints. But inflation and higher mortgage interest rates continue to impact sales. Seacoast Bank

Year-over-year median prices and listings of existing single-family homes across Florida were up in July across Florida as signs continued to point to easing supply constraints. But inflation and higher mortgage interest rates continue to impact sales.

08/28/2022

If you’re wondering what a recession would mean for the housing market, here’s what you need to know. Historically, data tells us mortgage rates have fallen during previous recessions. There’s no guarantee rates will fall this time, but we can learn from what history shows us. If you’re wondering if it’s a good time to buy a home, DM me today.

08/27/2022

The housing market is moving away from the peak frenzy of the past year. As buyer demand moderates, bidding wars are easing, not as many homes are selling over asking price, and the supply of homes for sale is increasing. If you’re ready to buy a home, now may be the moment you’ve been waiting for. DM me to get started.

08/26/2022

If you’re wondering what a potential recession could mean for the housing market, here’s what history tells us. Seacoast Bank

08/26/2022

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you likely have a lot of factors on your mind. You’re weighing your own needs against higher mortgage rates, today’s home prices, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. While some buyers may wait things out, there’s a reason serious buyers are making moves right now, and that’s the growing number of homes for sale. Seacoast Bank

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you likely have a lot of factors on your mind. You’re weighing your own needs against higher mortgage rates, today’s home prices, and more to try to decide if you want to jump into the market. While some buyers may wait things out, there’s a reason ser...

08/24/2022

Whether or not you owned a home in 2008, you likely remember the housing crash that took place back then. And news about an economic slowdown happening today may bring all those concerns back to the surface. While those feelings are understandable, data can help reassure you the situation today is nothing like it was in 2008. Seacoast Bank

Whether or not you owned a home in 2008, you likely remember the housing crash that took place back then. And news about an economic slowdown happening today may bring all those concerns back to the surface. While those feelings are understandable, data can help reassure you the situation today is n...

08/23/2022