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47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today

47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today | Simplifying The Market

Headlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans. In reality, there’s hard evidence that shows how owning a home is more affordable than renting in most parts of the country, as record-low interest rates are keeping monthly mortgage payments about 23% lower than the typical payment of 20 years ago. Despite the facts, misleading headlines persist, and they impact how hopeful homebuyers perceive the market.

In a recent survey by realtor.com, home shoppers indicated they were surprised by what they could actually afford when buying their first home. In fact, 47% discovered their budget was larger than they expected. George Ratiu, Senior Economist at realtor.com, explains:

“For first-time buyers, especially, the drop in the 30-year mortgage rate…has provided unexpected leverage. Lower rates allowed many buyers to stretch and buy more expensive homes while keeping their monthly budget the same.”

So why do these negative headlines that cast doubt on affordability continue to exist?

Most analysts only look at two of the three elements that make up the affordability equation: price and income. It’s true that incomes haven’t kept up with the price of houses. However, affordability is about the cost of the home, not just the price. For that reason, mortgage rates, the third element of the affordability equation, are important to consider.

For example, here’s the typical mortgage payment for assorted dates going back to 2000, as calculated by CoreLogic:47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today | Simplifying The MarketOutside of the housing crash (when short sales and foreclosures drove prices down), it’s more affordable to buy a home today when you consider all three elements of the affordability equation: price, income, and mortgage rate.

Bottom Line

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a move-up buyer, don’t let the headlines scare you away from your dream of homeownership. Instead, connect with mortgage and real estate professionals to determine what you can afford and what’s available at that price. Like almost half of the buyers in the survey, you may be pleasantly surprised.


Source: KMC

Posted in: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing Tagged: Real Estate

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It's the question every homeowner asks at one point or another: Should I sell or should I remodel? Here are a few questions to ask as you make the king-size decision.⁣
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First up, Team Remodeling: ⁣
• Do I love my current home's location? ⁣
• Do I have space (inside and out) for an addition?⁣
• Will remodeling address my biggest concerns about my home? ⁣
• Do I have a place to temporarily move during the remodel (or the patience of a saint to live in an "under construction" house)?⁣
A YES to most of the above means remodeling is probably in your future.⁣
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Next up, Team Time-to-Move:⁣
• Do you anticipate needing more space than a remodel can provide in the next 5 years? (more bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.)⁣
• Will remodeling put your home above neighborhood value?⁣
• Would you prefer a home that's closer to your everyday places (work, school, shopping) or do you desire a different school district or a larger lot?⁣

Resonate with these questions? Find a realtor and at the very least, take a look at what's on the market. Sometimes moving in one direction is just what you need to clarify your thinking.⁣
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Whether you're leaning towards remodeling or moving, send me a message. I'd love to do a quick analysis on your neighborhood and give you the stats you need to go along with your intuition!

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Its the question every homeowner asks at one point or another: Should I sell or should I remodel? Here are a few questions to ask as you make the king-size decision.⁣
⁣
First up, Team Remodeling: ⁣
• Do I love my current homes location? ⁣
• Do I have space (inside and out) for an addition?⁣
• Will remodeling address my biggest concerns about my home? ⁣
• Do I have a place to temporarily move during the remodel (or the patience of a saint to live in an under construction house)?⁣
A YES to most of the above means remodeling is probably in your future.⁣
⁣
Next up, Team Time-to-Move:⁣
• Do you anticipate needing more space than a remodel can provide in the next 5 years? (more bedrooms, bathrooms, etc.)⁣
• Will remodeling put your home above neighborhood value?⁣
• Would you prefer a home thats closer to your everyday places (work, school, shopping) or do you desire a different school district or a larger lot?⁣

Resonate with these questions? Find a realtor and at the very least, take a look at whats on the market. Sometimes moving in one direction is just what you need to clarify your thinking.⁣
⁣
Whether youre leaning towards remodeling or moving, send me a message. Id love to do a quick analysis on your neighborhood and give you the stats you need to go along with your intuition!  

#oaklandcountymichigan #oaklandcountyrealestate #oaklandcountymi #oaklandcounty
#realestateexperts⁠
#iloverealestate⁠
#realestatexpert⁠
#realtorslife⁠
#realestateforsale⁠
#sellinghouses⁠
#realestateagent⁠
#realtorsofinstagram⁠
#realtorsofig⁠
#realestatelife⁠
#realtorsofinsta⁠
#instarealestate⁠
#realtorstyle⁠
#realestateblogger⁠
#realestateblog
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Our next FAF (Frequently Asked Friday) is often a source of confusion when buying a home. Let me clear it up once and for all!⁣
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Q: Can you show me any house on the market or only the ones you have listed?⁣
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A: Any licensed real estate agent (that’s me!) can show any home that’s listed for sale in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)—not just the ones they have listed. ⁣We can also arrange showings with for sale by owner properties, and even "pocket listings" that may not be fully on the market yet.
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So while you’ll see an agent’s name and brokerage firm on the listing, that agent isn’t the only one who can show the home. (In fact, it’s advantageous NOT to use the listing agent. As a buyer, you need a dedicated advocate all your own. Not one already looking out for the seller.)⁣
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See a home you like and want to schedule a showing? Stop thinking about it and get inside it—send me a message and let’s go check it out!⁣
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Our next FAF (Frequently Asked Friday) is often a source of confusion when buying a home. Let me clear it up once and for all!⁣
 ⁣
Q: Can you show me any house on the market or only the ones you have listed?⁣
 ⁣
A: Any licensed real estate agent (that’s me!) can show any home that’s listed for sale in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)—not just the ones they have listed. ⁣We can also arrange showings with for sale by owner properties, and even pocket listings that may not be fully on the market yet. 
 ⁣
So while you’ll see an agent’s name and brokerage firm on the listing, that agent isn’t the only one who can show the home. (In fact, it’s advantageous NOT to use the listing agent. As a buyer, you need a dedicated advocate all your own. Not one already looking out for the seller.)⁣
 ⁣
See a home you like and want to schedule a showing? Stop thinking about it and get inside it—send me a message and let’s go check it out!⁣
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Don't ask me how to pronounce them though 🤣
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1. Arabesque: a decorative pattern with overlaid flowers, foliage, fruits, or scrolls. ⁣
2. Bolster: a cylindrical-shaped pillow.⁣
3. Hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-guh’): a word that describes a feeling of coziness and a sense of contentment or well-being.⁣
4. Etagere: a freestanding or hanging set of open shelves designed for decorative objects.⁣
5. Settee: an upholstered piece of furniture long enough to seat two people.⁣
6. Wainscoting: Interior wall paneling that covers the lower part of a wall.⁣
7. Kelvin: the unit of measurement that relates to the color of a light source. The higher the number, the closer the shade is to sunlight.⁣
8. Feng shui: A method of Chinese design based around energy forces. It's intended to bring homeowners in harmony with their environment.⁣
⁣
This should give you a leg up when working with a designer. But remember, it’s ALWAYS right to ask if you aren’t sure what something means. It’s your home, and you deserve to not only understand but to love where your designer is heading!⁣
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Dont ask me how to pronounce them though 🤣
⁣
1. Arabesque: a decorative pattern with overlaid flowers, foliage, fruits, or scrolls. ⁣
2. Bolster: a cylindrical-shaped pillow.⁣
3. Hygge (pronounced ‘hoo-guh’): a word that describes a feeling of coziness and a sense of contentment or well-being.⁣
4. Etagere: a freestanding or hanging set of open shelves designed for decorative objects.⁣
5. Settee: an upholstered piece of furniture long enough to seat two people.⁣
6. Wainscoting: Interior wall paneling that covers the lower part of a wall.⁣
7. Kelvin: the unit of measurement that relates to the color of a light source. The higher the number, the closer the shade is to sunlight.⁣
8. Feng shui: A method of Chinese design based around energy forces. Its intended to bring homeowners in harmony with their environment.⁣
⁣
This should give you a leg up when working with a designer. But remember, it’s ALWAYS right to ask if you aren’t sure what something means. It’s your home, and you deserve to not only understand but to love where your designer is heading!⁣
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