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...
by Stig Bergquist | Jan 20, 2021 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars and cents add up in your favor as home prices continue to rise. According to...
by Stig Bergquist | Jan 5, 2021 | Buyer, Housing Market Updates
The housing market recovery coming into the new year has been nothing short of remarkable. Many experts agree the turnaround from the nation’s economic pause is playing out extremely well for real estate, and the current market conditions are truly making this winter...
by Stig Bergquist | Dec 24, 2020 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
We talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, we’re drawn to the emotional reasons for homeownership. No matter the living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain scent...
by Stig Bergquist | Dec 1, 2020 | Buyer, Buying a Home, Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers...
by Stig Bergquist | Nov 23, 2020 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This makes finding a home to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like this, those...
