Key Takeaways: Mortgage rates are going up, but they’re actually not that high.  You’re still in control: you can get yourself a lower rate with these smart tips. Find opportunities in your local real estate market—contact us today! Many would-be homebuyers are fearful of rising mortgage rates. It seems like the news is non-stop negative when it comes to talking about the housing market. But it’s worth putting those headlines into perspective. In 1981, mortgage rates hit an all-time high of 18.45%! On a 30-year fixed mortgage right now, you can expect to find rates around 5.9%—that’s 68 ..read more

Key Takeaways: Understanding why a property organizer is your secret weapon Learning how to use a property organizer Discovering how property organizers will benefit you Why Use a Property Organizer Have you ever been overwhelmed in the buying and selling process? With so many options out there and the market constantly changing, it can be challenging to stay organized during your search. Luckily, there’s a user-friendly tool that has your back, and it’s called the property organizer. The property organizer is an overlooked yet extremely beneficial tool that stimulates and simplifies your ho ..read more

Key Takeaways: Understanding the ebbs and flows of the market is crucial to success A real estate agent is on your side and knows your local market best  Start planning your next move now – contact us! What to Do When the Market Changes Buying or selling a home is one of the most exciting moments in people’s lives, and it’s also affected by broader economic trends. The challenging process is filled with details and detours. Today’s housing market is continually pivoting amid persistent global pandemic-related influences and a subsequent housing supply crisis. If you’re looking to buy, s ..read more

Key Takeaways: There’s a lot to be excited about with this summer’s housing market. Homes are for sale with the features you want, like swimming pools. Our team knows how to help get the most for your home – contact us! Despite news about a looming recession, high mortgage interest rates, and low inventory negatively impacting the housing market, many good things are still happening and worth getting excited about in the 2022 summer housing market.  Some promising news in today’s historic housing market is that home demand remains strong, with well-vetted, qualified buyers making cash o ..read more

Key Takeaways: Homeownership remains one of the best ways to build long-term wealth The cooling housing market is causing bidding wars for rental units Our experienced team of dedicated agents will help you secure a home! The Cost of Rent Is Rising Recent reports on current conditions in the real estate market have highlighted a new trend developing in today’s heated market: rising rents. In addition to increasing rental costs, bidding wars within the apartment and housing rental market are increasingly becoming commonplace, with some offering hundreds of dollars more than the asking price ..read more

Tomlin St Cyr Real Estate Services (TSC) is proud to be recognized this year as one of the 50 fastest-growing, privately held companies in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. With 108 agents between Tampa and Venice, Fla., the brokerage has grown by 285% in the last three years. “We are so proud of this honor because so many people have trusted our talented agents with one of the most important decisions in their lives,” said John Tomlin, CEO of TSC. “We take pride in having exceptionally well-trained agents supported by seasoned veteran brokers to make sure our clients get the s ..read more

Key Takeaways: With home values continuing to rise, what are the best options to maximize your equity gains? Now might be the perfect time to tap into your equity for a vacation home or investment property. Don’t delay—contact us and put your home equity gains to work for you! Homeowners Have Historic Equity Gains It’s no secret that home equity values are at historic highs right now. Surging home prices have caused tappable equity to set a record in 2021, hitting $9.9 trillion, mortgage technology and data firm Black Knight Inc reports. The firm also noted that the average mortgage holder h ..read more

Key Takeaways: Shifting buyer demand creates lucrative opportunities for decisive sellers Higher mortgage rates have set fire to this already hot housing market Don’t delay—now is the time to contact us and get your home on the market! The current housing market With a sudden jump in home listings recently, today’s hot housing market has many homeowners wondering if now is the best time to sell. Of course, trying to time the market perfectly is challenging, though if there ever was a time to sell, this is absolutely a great one.  Everyone’s situation is different, but if you’ve been thi ..read more

Key Takeaways: Home values are rising faster than inflation, making homes a prized asset This housing market offers unique opportunities for buyers and sellers Contact us today to secure your assets and safeguard your future! The state of real estate and inflation As inflation soars to near 40-year highs and raises the cost of everything, many are looking for innovative ways to secure their assets against inflationary losses. Additionally, given the housing market’s recent volatility (primarily driven by historic low levels of housing inventory that have caused an imbalance between supply an ..read more

Key Takeaways: The CARES Act kept homeowners in their homes with mortgage forbearance There’s plenty of options to help homeowners transition to repayment No one needs to face foreclosure – contact us today to discuss your options! Mortgage forbearance helped homeowners With the dust of COVID-19 settled, that means the resumption of mortgage payments for many Americans. And in a post-forbearance real estate market, it may be challenging to know the correct next step after the last couple of years. But the good news is that there’s no bad news! The CARES Act enacted by Congress allowed homeow ..read more