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Jacksonville Real Estate Market Insights 5-9-2025

Jacksonville Real Estate Market Insights – May 9, 2025 Jacksonville’s real estate market continues to show resilience. The median home price has seen a modest increase of 5% year-over-year, indicating a stable growth pattern. Inventory levels remain relatively low, which means buyers may face some competition. Nevertheless, the market offers viable opportunities for both buyers […]

Mortgage Rates Update – May 9, 2025

Mortgage Rates Update – May 9, 2025 Mortgage rates in Jacksonville have seen slight fluctuations recently. As of this month, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is hovering around 7.00%. It’s crucial for potential homebuyers to keep a close eye on these rates as they can impact your monthly payments and overall home affordability. Consider […]

Medical Bills Banned from Credit Report

Medical bills have historically been placed on credit reports, ultimately lowering FICO scores and making credit harder to obtain for those with unpaid medical bills. A new ban from the CFPB removes this information from a consumer’s credit report.

Buying Your First Home

Buying Your First Home Where to Get Started with Broaden Mortgage Regardless of whether you are looking to buy a home now, or if you are a few years off, we can help you understand your options and how to get the right mortgage for you situation. How Mortgage Loans Work Our Home Buyers Guide […]

Mortgage Rates Spike

The mortgage rates have been dropping in the past few weeks in anticipation of the Fed cutting their rate, which they did on Tuesday by 0.25 percentage points.

Highest Home Sales Since March

The latest Existing Home Sales data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows sales at the highest seasonally adjusted pace since March.

Florida Hometown Heroes

Florida Hometown Heroes The Florida Hometown Heroes Program is offered to first-time homeowners within the State of Florida offering up to $35,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. There are some restrictions that apply. This article is meant to educate those thinking of using the program to some of the restrictions and qualifications to […]

Conventional 1 percent down

Conventional 1% Down Many Homebuyers will now qualify for the 1% down program! With a weakened economy, and inflation at historical highs, many potential homebuyers are finding themselves short when it comes to liquid capital. Having savings built up to cover 6-10% of the purchase price for a down payment and closing costs has proven […]