Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers

by Stig Bergquist | Dec 26, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one of the steps you should take early on is making sure you’re financially ready for your purchase. Here are just a few of the financial fundamentals you’ll need to focus on as you set out to buy a home. Build Your...

Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?

by Stig Bergquist | Dec 19, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy. Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist...

You May Have More Negotiation Power When You Buy a Home Today

by Stig Bergquist | Dec 14, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown. Those two factors...

Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future

by Stig Bergquist | Dec 8, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. As Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers...

Key Advantages of Buying a Home Today

by Stig Bergquist | Dec 7, 2022 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers

There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this housing market attractive for those who’ve thought...

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...