by Stig Bergquist | Dec 8, 2021 | Buyer, Move-Up Buyers
There’s no question that the financial benefits of selling a house are outstanding today. Now is truly a great time to list if you’re ready to make a change. But if you do sell your house right now, you may be wondering where you’ll go when you move. With so few homes...
by Stig Bergquist | Dec 7, 2021 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
Since the pandemic began, Americans have reevaluated the meaning of the word home. That’s led some renters to realize the many benefits of homeownership, including the feelings of security and stability and the financial benefits that come with rising home equity. At...
by Stig Bergquist | Dec 2, 2021 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream a reality with thoughtful planning and the right team of experts. Research from Freddie Mac shows 28% of all households (36.1 million) are sole-person, and that number is...
by Stig Bergquist | Dec 1, 2021 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
The game of chess can provide incredible lessons to apply to all aspects of life, including the homebuying process. Chess requires you to plan and think about your strategy from the very beginning of the game. The homebuying process, like chess, requires strategy and...
by Stig Bergquist | Nov 24, 2021 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac inched up to 3.1%, and experts project rates will continue rising through 2022: “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.9% in the third quarter of 2021. We forecast mortgage rates to increase slightly...
by Stig Bergquist | Nov 15, 2021 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates
As a renter, you’re constantly faced with the same dilemma: keep renting for another year or purchase a home? Your answer depends on your current situation and future plans, but there are a number of benefits to homeownership every renter needs to consider. Here are a...
