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...
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...
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,...
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...
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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...
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...
