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What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2023

What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2023

by Stig Bergquist | Mar 20, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or...
Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?

Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?

by Stig Bergquist | Mar 6, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on. A lot of the time, these reports are assuming things...
The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability

by Stig Bergquist | Jan 24, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates

If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp,...
Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time

Mortgage Rates Will Come Down, It’s Just a Matter of Time

by Stig Bergquist | Nov 21, 2022 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

This past year, rising mortgage rates have slowed the red-hot housing market. Over the past nine months, we’ve seen fewer homes sold than the previous month as home price growth has slowed. All of this is due to the fact that the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate...
Homeownership Wins Over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

Homeownership Wins Over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Stig Bergquist | Nov 4, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographic

Some Highlights If you’re questioning whether or not to buy a home this year due to today’s cooling market, consider the long-term financial benefits of homeownership. As a homeowner, equity increases your wealth. On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated...
The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership

The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership

by Stig Bergquist | Oct 17, 2022 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now’s the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here are just a few of the benefits that...
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