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“Summer, Normally a Slow Down for Mortgages”

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Mortgage and Lending with Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 NMLS # 6869
“Summer, Normally a Slow Down for Mortgages”
 
In spite of higher interest rates, there is no shortage of mortgage activity. When I am setting up appointments for two weeks out, there is no slow down. I am doing no less pre-approvals than I was in March or April. So what does all this mean?
 
In most markets that I do business, there is strong demand, but not in all. In many areas, it is still a buyer’s market. Many of the Realtors that I work with on a regular basis are extremely busy. A few have 10 or more properties on deposit.
 
I did three preapprovals this morning alone and more currently than in the last few years. All and all, in spite of higher interest rates, I see a very active real estate market his summer.
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What do you see going forward?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Joe Petrowsky, NMLS #6869

Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS #2709

110 Main St.

Manchester, Ct. 06042

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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

That's great to hear, Joe.  We have a very busy summer planned - lots of installs set for July/August, and many are tied to new home purchases.  i'm hoping next week is slower, since I can use a break.  The biz has been on fire.

Jun 28, 2013 11:01 PM
Beth and Richard Witt
New York, NY
The best Retired Brokers !!!!

Joe... I am not surprised at all that you are not experiencing slow time with the rise in interest rates...

I'm not sure what I see moving forward... when I started the interest rates were 18%...

Time will tell... Happy Day

Jun 29, 2013 12:43 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Joe,

I see a very active market as interest rates are moving upwards as well as price buyers want to secure something now!!

Jun 29, 2013 01:19 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Actually I think the slight rise in interest rates is helping our market (still in a buyer's market) to get people off the fence.  Seems to be so much more effective for the rates to start moving than the NAR to spend money telling people "there's no better time to buy a house".

Jun 29, 2013 01:56 AM
Pat & Steve Pribisko
Keller Williams Greater Cleveland West - Westlake, OH

Hi Joe: Good report for your area.  In Northeast OH (the Greater Cleveland Area), we are in a Sellers Market. We need more inventory at most price points.  We have buyers who are waiting for more inventory to come on the market.  But, we are staying busy.

Jun 29, 2013 02:50 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

I see it as very busy here as well.  I hope it remains that way even with the changing of the interest rates...I think it will because most buyers will want to make that purchase before it gets any higher.

Jun 29, 2013 03:33 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

People are (finally) realizing that interest rates REALLY are going up, so they are not taking the summer off from purchasing! Good news for all of us!

Jun 29, 2013 11:14 PM