by Stig Bergquist | May 12, 2021 | Housing Market Updates, Sellers
Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government initiated a forbearance program to provide much-needed support. Unless they’re extended once again, some of these plans and the...
by Stig Bergquist | May 11, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates
It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing market going to crash?” has...
by Stig Bergquist | May 10, 2021 | Housing Market Updates, Sellers, Selling Myths
There’s no doubt that 2021 is the year of the seller when it comes to the housing market. If you’re a homeowner thinking of moving to better suit your changing needs, now is the perfect time to do so. Low mortgage rates are in your favor when you’re ready to purchase...
by Stig Bergquist | May 4, 2021 | Housing Market Updates, Sellers, Selling A Home
The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there were 410,000 fewer single-family homes for sale this March than in March of 2020....
by Stig Bergquist | Apr 28, 2021 | Advice For Buyers, Buying a Home, Buying Myths, Housing Market Updates
The question many homebuyers are facing this year is, “Why is it so hard to find a house?” We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market, which means real estate is ultra-competitive for buyers right now. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) notes homes are getting an...
by Stig Bergquist | Apr 27, 2021 | Buyers, Housing Market Updates
Last week’s Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows sales have dropped by 3.7% compared to the month before. This is the second consecutive month that sales have slumped. Some see this as evidence that the red-hot real estate...
