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Is a Multi-Generational Home Right for You?

Written by Panama City Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage Panama City, Panama City Mortgage.

Ever thought about living in the same house with your grandparents, parents, or other loved ones? You’re not alone. A lot of people are choosing to buy multi-generational homes where everyone can live together. Let’s check out why they think it’s a good idea to see if it might be a good fit for you, too. Why People Are Choosing Multi-Generational Living According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), here are just a few key reasons buyers opted for multi-generational homes over the past year (see graph below):   Two of the top reasons had to do with aging parents. 27%...

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Myths About the 2024 Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

Written by Panama City Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Tips, Forecasts, Infographics, Mortgage Panama City, Panama City Mortgage, Selling Tips.

Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are some myths circling around right now. Some of the more common ones are that it’s better to wait for mortgage rates to fall or prices to crash. But there are others about the supply of homes for sale and down payments.  Lean on a real estate professional to help separate fact from fiction in today’s housing market.

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Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?

Written by Panama City Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage Panama City, Panama City Mortgage, Rent vs. Buy.

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home. And while that may be true in some markets if you just look at typical monthly payments, there’s one thing that the numbers aren’t factoring in: and that’s home equity. Here’s a look at how big of an impact equity can have and why it’s worth considering as you make your decision. What the Headlines Are Based on The graph below uses national data on the median rental payment from Realtor.com and median mortgage payment from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to compare...

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Ways To Use Your Tax Refund If You Want To Buy a Home

Written by Panama City Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Panama City, Mortgage Rates, Panama City Mortgage.

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a number of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But did you also know your tax refund can help you pay for some of these expenses? As Credit Karma explains: “If one of your goals is to stop renting and buy a home, you’ll need to save up for closing costs and a down payment on the mortgage. A tax refund can give you a start on the road to homeownership. If you’ve already started to save, your tax refund could move you down the road faster.” While how much money you may get in a tax refund is going...

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