by Stig Bergquist | Sep 17, 2023 | Advice For Buyers, Budget Statistics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, Home Buyers, Home Buying
Programs: So, you’ve got your eyes set on owning a house, but the big bad down payment is standing in your way. You’ve probably heard that banks usually want a hefty 20% of the home’s price upfront. Anything less, and you’ll likely end up shelling out for private...
by Stig Bergquist | Apr 11, 2023 | Advice For Buyers, Budget Statistics, Home Buying, Housing Market Updates
Buying a home can be a thrilling experience, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for first-time homebuyers. With so many factors to consider, it’s important to have all the necessary information before making such a significant investment. To help you out,...
by Stig Bergquist | Feb 8, 2023 | Advice For Buyers, Advice for Homeowners, Building Costs, Costs, Down Payments, Economic Factors, Home Buying, Home Value
Buying a home is one of the most exciting – and stressful – things you can do. There are so many things to think about and keep track of, and mistakes are easy. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the seven deadly sins of home-buying – from not getting pre-approved for a...
by Stig Bergquist | Nov 10, 2022 | Buying a Home, Home Buying, Housing Market Updates, Market Updates
Congratulations!/It’s 2022, and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and buy a home. Purchasing a home is an important decision, and there are many things to consider before you make your purchase. This blog post will discuss what potential home buyers should do...
by Stig Bergquist | Dec 14, 2021 | Home Buying, Mortgage Rates
In December, mortgage rates remain stable. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate moved lower from 3.10% to 3.11% during the week ending 12/9/2021. It seems that Investors are optimistic that the omicron variant of Covid-19 will not have a significant impact on markets. ...
by Stig Bergquist | Nov 12, 2021 | Advice For Buyers, Home Buying, Work From Home
The pandemic has changed the work styles of many Americans. And as a result, it has changed the things that Americans are looking for when buying homes. Homebuyers see what home sellers view as “extra” rooms for home office space and zoom meeting rooms. Remote Work...