Prioritizing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer in Today’s Market

by Stig Bergquist | Dec 5, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

There’s no denying mortgage rates are higher now than they were last year. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, this may be top of mind for you. That’s because those higher rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. As you set out to...

What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

by Stig Bergquist | Dec 1, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks high on your goal sheet, you’re in good company. Many of your peers are also pursuing their dream of owning a home. The 2022...

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...

VA Loans: Making Homes for the Brave Achievable [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Stig Bergquist | Nov 11, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Infographic

Some Highlights VA Loans can help make homeownership possible for those who have served our country. These loans offer great benefits for eligible individuals and can help them buy a VA-approved house or condo, build a new home, or make improvements to their house....

VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership

by Stig Bergquist | Nov 10, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with the opportunity to purchase homes of their own. If you or a loved one have served, it’s important to understand this program and its benefits. Here are some things you should...

Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home

by Stig Bergquist | Oct 31, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter.  And to do that, turn to trusted real...