by Stig Bergquist | Oct 31, 2023 | Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates
If you’ve been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies. That could be making you feel uneasy, especially if you’re thinking about buying or selling a house. But the truth is, even though the numbers...
by Stig Bergquist | Sep 27, 2023 | Buyers & Sellers, Foreclosures
You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn’t own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there’s good news – the housing market now is different from 2008. One important reason is there aren’t...
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by Stig Bergquist | Aug 18, 2023 | Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Infographic
Some Highlights With ongoing high inflation pushing up everyday costs, some people are worried that’ll create a flood of foreclosures. Here’s why that’s unlikely. Fewer people are seriously behind on mortgage payments right now. If foreclosures were...
by Stig Bergquist | Aug 16, 2023 | Buyers & Sellers, Foreclosures
The rising cost of just about everything from groceries to gas right now is leading to speculation that more people won’t be able to afford their mortgage payments. And that’s creating concern that a lot of foreclosures are on the horizon. While it’s true...
by Stig Bergquist | Aug 7, 2023 | Buyers, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than...
by Stig Bergquist | Jul 24, 2023 | Buyers, Distressed Properties, Foreclosures
If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market. This may have left you with some uncertainty, especially if you’re considering buying a home. It’s important to...
