Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer This Spring

by Stig Bergquist | Mar 15, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the...

An Expert Gives You Clarity in Today’s Housing Market

by Stig Bergquist | Mar 14, 2023 | Buyers & Sellers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

The housing market has been going through shifts lately. That’s why it’s so important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide throughout the process. A real estate expert uses their knowledge of what’s really happening with home prices, housing...

Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Stig Bergquist | Mar 10, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic

Some Highlights If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, there are a few things you should consider. Homeownership can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, builds your wealth, and serves as a hedge against inflation. If you’re ready to take...

How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality

by Stig Bergquist | Feb 23, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

According to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest is understandable....

You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Stig Bergquist | Feb 3, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Infographic

Some Highlights Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far less on their purchase. And with programs like FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, some qualified buyers are able to...

Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

by Stig Bergquist | Jan 17, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing...