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More Options Are Popping Up This Spring

Written by Longboat Key Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, Inventory, Longboat Key Mortgage, Mortgage Longboat Key.

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 Ago Data from Realtor.com shows there are nearly 2x as many new listings hitting the market today as...

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The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring

Written by Longboat Key Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, First-Time Buyers, Inventory, Longboat Key Mortgage, Mortgage Longboat Key.

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...

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Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About

Written by Longboat Key Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Equity, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Longboat Key Mortgage, Mortgage Longboat Key, Rent vs. Buy.

You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking. With today’s home prices and mortgage rates, renting can feel like the easier path. In some cases, it might even seem like the only realistic option right now. And if that’s where you are, there’s nothing wrong with that. But if you’re weighing the decision, there’s one part of the conversation that doesn’t get talked about enough. It’s what each choice does for your future. What Renting Really Gets You (And What It Doesn’t) Depending on your situation,...

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Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home

Written by Longboat Key Mortgage Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Longboat Key Mortgage, Mortgage Longboat Key.

If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home. It may not be something you’ve factored into your plan yet, but it can give your savings a nice boost right when you need it most. And whether your refund is a few thousand dollars or more, there are some smart ways to put that money to work as you get ready to buy. Your Refund May Be Even Bigger This Year Let’s start with the good news. People are getting even more money back in their refunds than they did last year. The visual below uses data...

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