by Stig Bergquist | Nov 30, 2021 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers
There’s no denying the financial benefits of homeownership, but what’s often overlooked are the feelings of gratitude, security, pride, and comfort we get from owning a home. This year, those emotions are stronger than ever. We’ve lived through a time that has truly...
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by Stig Bergquist | Nov 19, 2021 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic
Some Highlights When it comes to buying a home, there are a number of key milestones along the way. The process includes everything from building your team and understanding your finances to going house hunting, making an offer, and more. When you’re ready to start...
by Stig Bergquist | Nov 11, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myths, Down Payments
The purpose of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans is to provide a pathway to homeownership for those who have sacrificed so much by serving our nation. As the Veterans Administration says of the program: “The objective of the VA Home Loan Guaranty program is to help...
by Stig Bergquist | Nov 1, 2021 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic: “Since January of this year, the national median rent has increased by a...
by Stig Bergquist | Oct 25, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing supply are driving intense competition and leading some buyers to consider waiving those contingencies to...
by Stig Bergquist | Oct 21, 2021 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers
It’s impossible to research the subject of buying a home without coming across a headline declaring that the fall in home affordability is a crisis. However, when we add context to the most recent affordability statistics, we soon realize that, though homes are less...
