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Why There are More Homes for Sale Right Now (and What It Means for You)

Written by super22 on October 16, 2026. Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

Mortgage rates being back above 7% isn’t exactly the news most people wanted. But it’s changing the market in ways that matter whether you’re buying or selling. The number of homes for sale is growing faster than it was this time last year. And interestingly, the main reason isn’t a flood of new listings. It’s because homes aren’t selling as quickly.Here’s why – and what that means if you’re thinking about buying or selling.Inventory Growth Is Picking Up SteamAccording to HousingWire Data, after inventory growth slowed down for most of the past year, it’s accelerated again in recent...

Homes Are Still Selling – Even in a Slower Market

Written by super22 on October 16, 2026. Posted in For Sellers, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

If you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are slowing down, you may be wondering: is this really a good time to sell?While the latest numbers show sales picked up slightly in September, they’re still down compared to last year. But here’s the perspective the headlines can miss.Homes are still selling every single day. Because no matter what’s happening with mortgage rates or the economy, life keeps happening too. People get new jobs. Families grow. Relationships change. People retire, downsize, or need to move closer to the people they love. And those life changes create buyers and...

What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

Written by super22 on October 4, 2026. Posted in For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, New Construction, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

Higher mortgage rates don’t just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.That’s because today’s buyers are paying close attention to affordability. And when rates rise, even a relatively small change can make a noticeable difference in their monthly payment. So, they’re looking for ways to make the numbers work. And in some markets, new construction is giving them exactly that.If you’re planning to sell, that doesn’t mean you can’t compete. But it does mean you need to understand what builders are doing to win over...

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now

Written by super22 on September 26, 2026. Posted in Affordability, Agent Value, Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

Price cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.Sellers tend to worry a cut means walking away with less than they hoped. Sometimes that’s true, but more often it just means the market moved faster than the listing did.Buyers, for their part, often assume a cut means something’s wrong with the house. Most of the time, that’s not it.This is what’s actually driving all those price cuts, and why it matters no matter which side of the deal you’re on.42% of Homes for Sale Are Now Carrying a Price...

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?

Written by super22 on September 23, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, New Construction, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell. Which type you’re in changes how you should buy or sell. Ryan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT agrees:“There is no longer a housing market . . . There are four Americas.”Here’s what each looks like, and what it means for you.Cash Buyers: 1 in 4 Buyers Are Paying with CashIf you already own a home, you may be able to buy your next place in cash thanks to your equity. In fact, 26% of existing home sales this summer were...

Selling This Fall? You Want To Get These 4 Things Right.

Written by super22 on September 23, 2026. Posted in For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

Selling your house this fall is absolutely doable. But there’s something you need to know about this time of year. Buyer activity typically starts to slow while the number of homes for sale climb – and you need the right strategy to get attention in this type of market.The good news? There’s a lot you can control.From how you price and present your house to how you negotiate and respond to feedback. Here are four things you’ll want to get right this fall. #1: Price To Get Buyers’ AttentionIn the fall, there are typically fewer buyers looking and more homes for them to choose from. So, you...

Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track

Written by super22 on August 26, 2026. Posted in Agent Value, Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, For Sellers, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window.But if you’re getting ready to sell, here’s what you should know. Even in today’s market, it rarely comes to that. Buyers who are moving at today’s rates and prices are generally moving because of some big life change. That means they’re motivated, and eager to get all the way to the closing table.According to the latest data from Redfin, only about 1 in 7 pending sales are falling through. Meaning the vast majority make it...

One Number Could Change Everything About Your Next Move

Written by super22 on August 21, 2026. Posted in Downsize, Equity, For Sellers, Move-Up, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

When’s the last time someone told you what your house is worth? Not what some online valuation tool guessed. Not what your neighbor’s house sold for. What yours is actually worth right now.For a lot of homeowners, it’s been years. And if you’ve been thinking about moving, but higher home prices or mortgage rates have made you hesitate, here’s why it’s time to take a second look at that number.Your House May Be Worth More Than You ThinkHome values have climbed significantly over the past 5-10 years. And even though today’s market is more balanced, homeowners are...

The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For

Written by super22 on August 18, 2026. Posted in Downsize, For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you’ve been using for storage. To you, it’s extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it’s the reason they’d pick your house. Here’s why. Multi-generational homebuying is on the rise.Millions of Families Are Living Multi-GenerationallyThe number of multi-generational households is climbing. That’s when 3 or more generations live under one roof. And data shows those households grew from 3.2 million to almost 4 million between 2014 and 2024, according to...

Who Has the Upper Hand in Today’s Housing Market?

Written by super22 on August 16, 2026. Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling Tips, Upper Keys, Upper Keys Florida Mortgage, Upper Keys History, Upper Keys Mortgage, Upper Keys News.

Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they’ll still get top dollar.The interesting thing is… both can be right at the exact same time. It just depends on where you live.That’s because today’s housing market isn’t moving in one direction anymore. Some markets clearly favor buyers. Others still favor sellers. But most are sitting somewhere in the middle.And knowing which market you’re actually in can completely change the strategy you use to buy or...