House hunters aiming for some of Parrish’s more upscale properties may see their home loan applications finding an increasingly welcome reception. That’s the word from the national financial press—and they aren’t whispering. According to The Wall Street Journal, it’s nothing short of “a jumbo shift ... Continue Reading » about Jumbo Mortgage “Boomlet” Could Affect Parrish Market
Parrish Sellers Look at a Shift in Foreign Buyer Data
With Brexit still fresh on minds here and abroad—and the sometimes hot/sometimes slow summer selling season well underway—some Parrish sellers might well be questioning whether foreign buyer influence will remain strong throughout the nation this season. Last month’s numbers provide an answer ... Continue Reading » about Parrish Sellers Look at a Shift in Foreign Buyer Data
Get Pre-Approved Before Looking for a Palmetto Home
Why get pre-approved before looking for a Palmetto home? Shouldn’t it be “after” looking for a home? Do I have that backward? No, you read that right you should get pre-approved before shopping for your new home. And here’s why … You’re a Credible Buyer Imagine a seller looking at two offers – ... Continue Reading » about Get Pre-Approved Before Looking for a Palmetto Home
Palmetto Borrowers See Slight Fall in Mortgage Interest Rates
It was fairly clear that the table had been set for last week’s Federal Reserve meeting to result in a minimal rise in mortgage interest rates. Their Fed Funds rate directly influences the mortgage interest rates that banks observe. Since Palmetto real estate activity can be spurred or dampened by ... Continue Reading » about Palmetto Borrowers See Slight Fall in Mortgage Interest Rates
House Hunting in Palmetto Can Offer Surprises
When you go house hunting in Palmetto, you’re likely to share a lot of the same basic assumptions that most everybody does. Whether you have a lengthy list of hard-and-fast requirements or are in more of a “just seeing what’s out there” mindset, you’re probably assuming that you’ll “know it when you ... Continue Reading » about House Hunting in Palmetto Can Offer Surprises
Top 5 Expectations for Palmetto Real Estate Investments
If you go looking for insights from successful Palmetto real estate investors, depending on which areas they concentrate on, you could come up with a variety of takes. Despite the distinct differences that separate the commercial and residential investment spheres, there are some time-worn truisms ... Continue Reading » about Top 5 Expectations for Palmetto Real Estate Investments