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Category: Longboat Key Mortgage

At Fidelity Home Group, we are Longboat Key Mortgage mortgage experts! We offer more options, more transparency and a simpler way to find the right mortgage program for your unique situation.

Longboat Key is a magnificent barrier island known for its private atmosphere, gorgeous sunsets, and relaxed lifestyle. Longboat Key stretches for 11 miles along the coast of Sarasota, Florida. On the east side are the waters off the Sarasota Bay; on the west side are the aqua blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. After crossing the bridge on the South end from St. Armands circle you drive along the beautifully landscaped Gulf of Mexico Drive which runs the entire length of Longboat Key from Sarasota County into Manatee County. This popular island features a wide array of condos and single family home neighborhoods.

Longboat Key is filled with upscale shopping, fine dining, beaches, boating, tennis along with two championship golf courses located at the Longboat Key Club. The Longboat Key atmosphere has a more “exclusive” feel, featuring private beaches and gated communities. A private membership is available to the Longboat Key Club, which offers award-winning tennis, golf, and an abundance of social events too. 

Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market

Some Highlights Are you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this. Forecasts show prices will climb for ?at least the next 5 years. If you wait, the price of a home will be higher later on. But, if you buy a $400K now, you could gain roughly $83K in equity as prices rise. If you’re able to buy now, this equity is one reason why it’ll be worth it in the long run. Connect with an agent if you’re ready to talk through ways we can make it happen.

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The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed

In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house. It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether or not it stands out and gets attention from buyers. That’s why it’s so important to work with an expert local agent that knows what they’re doing. According to that same report from NAR, here are some of the most common methods real estate agents use to market homes, and how you benefit when your agent uses them...

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Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now

A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable. Maybe you feel the same way. With inflation driving up day-to-day expenses, saving enough to buy your first home is more of a challenge. But here’s the thing. With the right resources and help, you can still make it happen. There are options that can help make buying a home possible today — even if your savings are limited or your credit isn’t perfect. Let’s explore just two of the solutions that could help get you into your first home no matter the market. 1. FHA Loans If your down payment...

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How Home Equity Can Help Fuel Your Retirement

If retirement is on the horizon, now’s the time to start thinking about your next chapter. And you probably want to make sure you’re set up to feel comfortable financially to live the life you want in retirement. What you may not realize is you likely have a hidden goldmine of cash you’re not thinking about — and that’s your home. Data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) shows that home values have gone up nearly 60% over the last 5 years alone (see graph below): And that appreciation gave your net worth a big boost. According to Freddie Mac, over the same five-year period: “...

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3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should I just wait until spring when more homes hit the market and rates might be lower?” But here’s the thing, no one knows for sure where mortgage rates will go from here, and waiting could mean facing more competition, higher prices, and a lot more stress. What if buying now — before the spring rush — might actually give you the upper hand? Here are three reasons why that just might be the case. 1. Less Competition from Other Buyers The winter months tend to be quieter in...

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What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell

Some Highlights Last year, as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their home off the market because it wasn’t selling. If this happened to you too, you don’t need to be embarrassed. What you need are answers. And a local real estate agent can help with that by seeing if it was priced too high, needs some repairs, or didn’t get the right exposure.  If you still want to move, connect with an expert agent to come up with a new strategy. Together, you can get your house sold.?

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