by Stig Bergquist | Feb 28, 2022 | Buyers & Sellers, Demographics
If you’re a millennial, homebuying might be top of mind for you. Your generation is the largest group of homebuyers in the market today and has been since 2014, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). And while other millennials are looking to buy for...
by Stig Bergquist | Feb 3, 2022 | Buyer, Demographics
If your needs are changing, you may be thinking about sharing a home with additional loved ones, such as grandparents, adult children, or other extended family members. Whether it’s for financial or health-related circumstances, or simply because you’ve reached a new...
by Stig Bergquist | Nov 17, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Demographics
The past year and a half brought about significant life changes for many of us. For some, it meant entering retirement earlier than expected. Recent data shows more people retired this year than anticipated. According to the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy...
by Stig Bergquist | Dec 29, 2020 | Buyers, Demographics, Move-Up Buyers
This year challenged us to reprioritize everything – from the way we use our time to where we work, how we socialize and gather together, and our needs at home. For many, this also meant making decisions about how to best support and engage with our extended families,...
by Stig Bergquist | Dec 14, 2020 | Buyers & Sellers, Demographics, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates
If you’re currently feeling the stress of affording your mortgage payment, or if you know someone who is, there’s still time to get help. For homeowners experiencing financial hardship this year, the CARES Act provides mortgage payment deferral options, creating...
by Stig Bergquist | Dec 1, 2020 | Buyer, Buying a Home, Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying process to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately hold some buyers...
