Rates are still at historic lows. If you know of anyone who is thinking about refinancing their current homes, or taking advantage of the combination of low rates and low prices by buying a home, please tell them to give me a call. THank you and have a great holiday weekend!
Category Archive: Market Data
Here you will find market data for mortgages and real estate
Mar
16
There Is Still Time To Take Advantage Of Government Incentives!!
It is a great time to be involved in the Real Estate industry; home prices are great, interest rates are at historic lows, and there are still government incentives to purchase a home. The government incentives are set to expire, and you will need an executed contract by the end of April to take advantage of the tax credit. There is still time to get in on this once in a lifetime deal, so do not delay, act now!
Feb
15
Has the Brevard County Real Estate Market hit Bottom?
Welcome to the first market data report for Brevard County Real Estate of 2010. While 2009 turned out to be a good year for both the reduction in inventory, and sales of existing inventory, it also proved to be the year of lending changes, and bottoming out prices. With 2009 in the distant past, we now get our first glimpse into the new decade for 2010.
Nov
18
Interest rates have only one way to go!
Let me make a statement, and I hope you truly digest what I am about to say: the interest rates on mortgages here in Brevard County, Florida are about 1/8% off of their lowest levels in history. That means that if you qualify for a mortgage, you could potentially get a better rate on your loan than just about anyone in history. With interest rates and home prices as low as they are, people should be lining up to buy homes. However, these rates have only one way to go, and we are headed there soon.
Oct
09
Brevard County Mortgage and Real Estate Market Data: September 2009
Brevard County real estate sales continue to thrive. New listings are down, sales are up, and interest rates are still at historically low levels. With sales up almost 20% year over year, and inventory down about the same, it seems as though the market is moving at a fairly decent pace. So ask the question: is the market changing?
Sales continue to show strong numbers, and inventory is decreasing. With 79% of the sales bein
Sep
02
First Time Homebuyers, The Clock is ticking!
Uncle Sam wants you to buy a house! If you are a first time homebuyer, he is even willing to give you an $8000 tax credit to do so. Time is ticking away…this deal only lasts through November of 2009. With rates still low, many properties to choose from that are aggressively priced, it really is the time to take advantage of the deals and get $8000 from Uncle Sam.
Aug
30
Brevard County Mortgage and Real Estate Market Data For July 2009
Here is a powerful and positive little fact: sales for single family residences for Brevard County are up over 22% for July of 2009 verses July of 2008. That is an astounding year over year number. Additionally, new listings are down slightly over 20% this July verses last July. So, it looks like sales are up and inventory is down; this is a strong sign that the market is improving, and we are bottomed out. If we continue on this track, this current real estate “sale†could end.
Aug
25
Brevard County FHA Mortgage update: Current County Limits
The FHA is a great loan as it gives home owners a very low down payment option, allows features that conventional loans do not (a conventional loan is any loan that is not a government loan), and has historically very low interest rates. Currently the FHA will allow a loan amount up to $291,250 for a single family residence in Brevard County, Fl.
Jul
02
Sales are up!!
Single Family Residence Sales for May 2009 Show Continued Increase                 The Brevard county real estate market continues to improve at a rapid pace. Looking at the data for May 2009, sales are up 7% over April 2009. Sales are also up over 18% year to date through May verses last year. Sales are up, rates …
Jun
03
Lower home prices, but at what costs?
Everyone Wants a Lower Price, But What About the Impact of Interest Rates? When shopping for a home, the natural tendency of any buyer is to want to pay the lowest price possible. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that the sales price is not the only factor that determines what the monthly payment …






