Why Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision

by Stig Bergquist | Mar 23, 2023 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one. And for many, that means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact your investment. This year, we aren’t seeing home...

Reasons To Consider Condos in Your Home Search

by Stig Bergquist | Mar 22, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Are you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering – condominiums, also known as condos. According to Bankrate: “A condo can be a more affordable entry point to homeownership than a...

What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2023

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...

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...