Is the time is finally right for the move-up home buyer?

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After years of home owners being stuck in a home that no longer fits the needs of its owners, conditions are finally becoming more favorable for move-up home buyers…

  1. The percentage of underwater borrowers has dropped to 14.9% of all active loans nationwide so more home owners can sell without bringing money to the closing table
  2. Only 5.6% of homes are seriously delinquent on their mortgages, the lowest level since December 2008, creating a good atmosphere for traditional sellers
  3. Home prices are rising (good for selling current home), but still under levels before 2007 (good for buying next home)  JUN2013-historical median price
  4. Interest rates are rising, but still good from a historical perspectiveJUN2013-historical interest rates
  5. Supply of homes for sale is low, creating a market good for selling… but inventory is starting to modestly rise, giving more choices for buyingJUN2013-historical inventory

The housing market is the healthiest it has been in years… for those who have been waiting for conditions to improve, the time is now.

Sharlene Hensrud, RE/MAX Results – EmailTwin Cities Realtor

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