In a largely fixed-rate housing market like the U.S., a mortgage rate shock pretty much just hits homebuyers on the chin
However... a home insurance shock hits homebuyers AND homeowners
Nowhere is that home insurance shock bigger or more impactful right now than in Florida
@KirkChivas@GRomePow @TrishaFLsun @m3_melody @SydneyReilly7 @windgineering@KennyCap_Phd @ThouShillNot @evaheeeh@mrsunbubbles How could this not have sold....formica counters, dishwasher is not level, missing cabinet doors, bathroom vanity looks like it was hit with a grinder, other bath has a sliding door in the shower, rest of home hasn't been updated in 20 years....should bring top dollar!!
‼️ Attention Homeowners w/ #Rates > 6.00% ‼️
Pay VERY close attention to the costs of any refinance proposals you receive, especially from your loan servicer. Enticing Low rates with high closing costs seems to be the tactic used during this cycle.
Analyzing refinances...
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Mortgage rates are now about 150 bps below levels seen in late October.
While everyone is rejoicing, you know who probably isn't very happy?
Home buyers who paid discount points to get a rate of 6.99%.
If rates keep falling they'll likely have to eat that upfront cost.
Started my week with a sad phone call. Past client bought a home in 2018, refinanced to silly low rate/payment in 2021. In 2022, we discussed strategic planning of opening a HELOC given they had $200k equity and not a lot of savings. If something tragic happened…
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