Category: Inventory

Auto Added by WPeMatico

Why Buyers Shouldn’t Overlook a Fall Move

Written by Davenport FL Mortgage Syndicated User on September 6, 2026. Posted in Affordability, Davenport FL Condo Financing, Davenport FL Mortgage, Davenport FL Mortgage Rates, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage Rates.

You’ve been waiting for something to change before you buy. It just might not be the thing you expected…While everyone’s paying attention to mortgage rates, only the savviest buyers know that the changing season can start tipping things in their favor. Because every fall, buyers tend to get more to choose from, better prices, and more room to negotiate. And that’s why Hannah Jones, Senior Economist at Realtor.com, says:“We always see that the best time to buy window usually falls in the early fall around October.”And that’s exactly why, if you’ve been waiting for a better moment...

Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.

Written by Davenport FL Mortgage Syndicated User on August 19, 2026. Posted in Davenport FL Condo Financing, Davenport FL Mortgage, Davenport FL Mortgage Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory.

You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.But that may be about to change. Here’s why your pool of options may actually start ticking back up again.Growth Has Slowed, But It Hasn’t StoppedActive listings were up 2.1% year-over-year in July, according to Realtor.com. Back in January, inventory was up 10%. And in May of 2025, it was up 31.5%. So, growth has cooled off a lot over the last year.The past 3 months, though, have all seen inventory growth land in roughly...

More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer

Written by Davenport FL Mortgage Syndicated User on July 20, 2026. Posted in Buying Tips, Davenport FL Condo Financing, Davenport FL Mortgage, Davenport FL Mortgage Rates, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory.

If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from.In many places, both sticking points are letting up this summer, with lower asking prices and more homes for sale. Let’s look at the trends, and what they mean for your search.Sellers Are Pricing To Attract BuyersAccording to Realtor.com, the national median asking price was $430,000 in June, nearly $11,000 under what it was the year before (see graph below):That’s the eighth month in a row that the typical asking price has...

3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today’s Housing Market

Written by Davenport FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 24, 2026. Posted in Davenport FL Condo Financing, Davenport FL Mortgage, Davenport FL Mortgage Rates, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage Rates.

There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision.A recent study by CNBC asked homebuyers what they’re most worried about, and three themes kept coming up again and again:Mortgage ratesThe number of homes for saleHome pricesBut a lot of what you may be hearing on those is based more on misconceptions. Not facts. So, let’s break it down and separate fact from fiction.Misconception #1: “I’ll Just Wait, Because Mortgage Rates Are Going To Fall...

More Options Are Popping Up This Spring

Written by Davenport FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 23, 2026. Posted in Davenport FL Condo Financing, Davenport FL Mortgage, Davenport FL Mortgage Rates, For Buyers, Inventory.

Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause?Maybe you couldn’t find a home that really fit your needs. Or maybe the ones you liked just weren’t affordable. According to a recent survey from NerdWallet, those were the top two reasons buyers gave up on their search in 2025.But this Spring, there’s one trend that could help fix both of those frustration points: more homes are hitting the market.The Number of Fresh Listings Is Almost 2x Higher Than a Few Months AgoData from Realtor.com shows there are nearly 2x as many new listings hitting the market today as...

The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring

Written by Davenport FL Mortgage Syndicated User on April 21, 2026. Posted in Affordability, Davenport FL Condo Financing, Davenport FL Mortgage, Davenport FL Mortgage Rates, First-Time Buyers, Inventory.

For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach.Not because you weren’t ready.Not because you weren’t trying.But because every time you ran the numbers, they didn’t work.That’s why so many first-time buyers stepped back.But after years of sitting on the outside looking in, this Spring could give buyers like you an opening again – especially in some markets.Metros Where Buyers May Have an Easier Time Breaking into the Market Zillow just released a list of the top 50 metros for first-time buyers this Spring. And here’s a quick snapshot of the top 10...

Inventory Is Making a Comeback in 2026

Written by Davenport FL Mortgage Syndicated User on February 12, 2026. Posted in Davenport FL Condo Financing, Davenport FL Mortgage, Davenport FL Mortgage Rates, For Buyers, Forecasts, Inventory.

After a long stretch where buyers were competing for too few homes, inventory has made a comeback over the past year. And depending on where you live, that’s opening up your options in a meaningful way. According to Realtor.com, the number of homes available for sale in January was the highest it’s been since 2020. Here’s why that’s such a big deal. Getting back to pre-pandemic levels signals a slow and steady return to what’s typical:Now, it’s worth noting, nationally we’re not there yet – and having more inventory improving won’t suddenly “fix” the market. But the growth we’ve seen lately...

Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026

Written by Davenport FL Mortgage Syndicated User on January 9, 2026. Posted in Davenport FL Condo Financing, Davenport FL Mortgage, Davenport FL Mortgage Rates, For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage Rates.

Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The good news? It’s finally happening.In 2025, affordability was the best it’s been in 3 years. And experts agree the momentum will keep going in 2026. And that’s based on their analysis of the key factors shaping the housing market in the year ahead: mortgage rates, inventory, and home prices.Lower...

Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026

Why Selling Your House This Winter Gives You an Edge

Written by Davenport FL Mortgage Syndicated User on December 11, 2025. Posted in Davenport FL Condo Financing, Davenport FL Mortgage, Davenport FL Mortgage Rates, For Sellers, Inventory, Selling Tips.

Spring gets all the attention, but it’s not always the best time to sell a house. Yes, more buyers show up, but so do a lot of other sellers.Winter is different. With fewer homes on the market, your house has a much better chance of standing out. And that one advantage can make a big difference.Winter Is When Your Listing Stands OutHistory shows the number of homes for sale tends to drop during the winter months. It’s a trend that’s predictable almost every year.Data from Realtor.com shows this pattern clearly. Inventory dips in the winter (the green circles in the graph below), then climbs...