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Category: Naples Florida Mortgage

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

Naples is a city on the Gulf of Mexico in southwest Florida that’s known for high-end shopping and golf courses. The Naples Pier, first erected in 1888, is the city’s symbol, and is a popular fishing and dolphin-spotting destination. It’s flanked by miles of beaches with calm waters and fine white “sugar” sand, including those at Clam Pass Park and Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. 

Naples Florida real estate is known for its elegance and sophistication, it’s also known for being one of the top golf destinations in the U.S. The combination of the finest Florida golf communities along with the world-class shopping districts, dining, arts, culture and the Gulf of Mexico with the best winter weather makes Naples golf communities the first choice among those seeking the best in a Golf-oriented lifestyle.

The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Agent Value, For Sellers, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage, Selling Tips.

You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market.And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell. A lot of the time, there’s one common cause. And it’s something you can actually control.Here’s what you can do to get ahead of the biggest dealbreaker before it ever becomes a problem.The Top Dealbreaker: Issues That Pop Up During the InspectionA Redfin survey shows over 70% of recently cancelled contracts...

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One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

Foreclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of 2008 – specifically to what happened to the market during the housing crash. So, let’s do exactly what your brain already wants to do, and see if there’s any connection there.The simple truth is foreclosure filings are rising. But they’re nowhere near crisis levels. And that’s not where they’re headed either. Here’s why.Take a look at serious delinquencies – loans where the homeowner is more than 90 days late on their mortgage payments.While those have increased slightly, data from the New York Fed shows...

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If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Agent Value, For Sellers, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling Tips.

Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only one. But it’s also not the end of the road. Homes are selling every day, so you can turn this around. You just need to take another look at your approach.If you’re feeling this pain, know this: an online search engine isn’t where you should go for your answers. It’s much better to talk to your agent. Because a search engine doesn’t know your market or your house. But your agent does.While a quick search or...

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Should You Wait for Lower Rates?

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on . Posted in Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and thought, “Great. I missed it,” you’re not the only one.A lot of buyers are treating the 5s like some kind of magic number. As if moving from 6.1% to 5.99% suddenly changes everything. And from a mindset perspective, it does feel different.But here’s the part most people don’t actually run the math on.The Payment Difference Isn’t What You ThinkLet’s say you’re looking at a $500,000 home loan. At 6.1%, generally speaking, your...

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