by Stig Bergquist | Sep 15, 2021 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every advantage, especially when you’ve found...
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by Stig Bergquist | Sep 10, 2021 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic
Some Highlights When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for. It takes professionals who study expert opinions and data to truly...
by Stig Bergquist | Sep 1, 2021 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. According to recent data from ApartmentList.com: “The first half of 2021 has seen the fastest growth in rent prices since the start of our estimates in...
by Stig Bergquist | Aug 30, 2021 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Becoming financially secure is an important goal for many people today, but some don’t realize just how much homeownership can help them achieve that dream. A recent report, The Journey Toward Financial Freedom, surveys Americans about their perspective on financial...
by Stig Bergquist | Aug 23, 2021 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Mortgage rates are hovering near record lows, and that’s good news for today’s homebuyers. The graph below shows mortgage rates dating back to 2016 and where today falls by comparison.Generally speaking, when rates are low, you can afford more home for your money....
by Stig Bergquist | Feb 11, 2021 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
Headlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans. In reality, there’s hard evidence that shows how owning a home is more affordable than renting in most parts of...
