It’s clear the 2022 housing market has been defined by rising mortgage rates. With rates on the rise, it’s also become more costly to purchase a home. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose to $1,944 from $1,265, an increase of 53.7%.” If you’re … The post Three Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market appeared first on Orlando Real Estate Expert ..read more

The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace causing many to ask: are things just slowing down, or is a … The post Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble? appeared first on Orlando Real Estate Expert ..read more

Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated at a dramatic pace. While that led to incredible equity gains for homeowners, it’s also caused some buyers to wonder if home prices will fall. It’s important to know the housing market isn’t a bubble about to burst, and home price growth is supported … The post Think Home Prices Are Going To Fall? Think Again appeared first on Orlando Real Estate Expert ..read more

If you’re looking to buy your first home, you’re likely balancing several factors. Because both mortgage rates and home prices have risen this year, it costs more to buy a home than it did even just a few months ago. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans on hold. If you partner … The post What Are the Best Options for Today’s First-Time Homebuyers? appeared first on Orlando Real Estate Expert ..read more

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 … The post Why Today’s Housing Inventory Proves the Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash appeared first on Orlando Real Estate Expert ..read more

If you’re wondering if home prices are going to come down due to the cooldown in the housing market or a potential recession, here’s what you need to know. Not only are experts forecasting home prices will continue to appreciate nationwide this year, but most of them also actually increased their projections for home price … The post Experts Increase 2022 Home Price Projections appeared first on Orlando Real Estate Expert ..read more

The Canyons at Highland Ranch is a new home construction located in Clermont, Florida. Our model home tour is through the Bimini which is a 6 bedroom 3 bathroom home and the Antigua which is a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home. If you would like to download our Orlando Relocation Guide, please visit here. The post Clermont [The Canyons at Highland Ranch] appeared first on Orlando Real Estate Expert ..read more

Celery Oaks is a new home construction located close to historic downtown Sanford. Our model home tour is through the Selby Flex which is a 4/2; 1,819 square foot home. The post New Home Construction – Sanford [Celery Oaks] appeared first on Orlando Real Estate Expert ..read more

Oakland Park is a beautiful neighborhood located close to downtown Winter Garden. Here you will find new home construction with a new phase getting ready to open. Our first model home tour is by David Weekley Homes which has several floor plans to choose from. Our second home tour is by J&J Builders which works … The post New Home Construction in Winter Garden [Oakland Park] appeared first on Orlando Real Estate Expert ..read more

While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still going up. You no doubt are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may also leave you wondering: should I still buy a home right … The post Should You Buy a Home with Inflation This High? appeared first on Orlando Real Estate Expert ..read more