by Stig Bergquist | Oct 4, 2024 | Affordability, Home Prices, Infographic, Mortgage Rates
Some Highlights Affordability is based on three key factors: mortgage rates, home prices, and wages. And today, it’s improving quickly as rates come down, prices level off, and wages climb. If you put your search on pause because it was too expensive to buy, connect...
by Stig Bergquist | Sep 27, 2024 | Buying Tips, For Buyers, Infographic, Mortgage Rates
Some Highlights If you’re wondering if you should buy now or wait, here’s what you need to know. If you wait for rates to drop more, you’ll have to deal with more competition and higher prices as additional buyers jump back in. But if you buy now, you’d get ahead of...
by Stig Bergquist | Sep 20, 2024 | For Buyers, Infographic, Mortgage Rates
Some Highlights Mortgage rates are trending down and that’s great news for your bottom line. As rates drop, your monthly payment on your next home does too. Even a small change in mortgage rates can have a big impact on your purchasing power. If you put your search on...
by Stig Bergquist | Sep 13, 2024 | For Sellers, Infographic, Selling Tips
Some Highlights Getting your house ready to sell? Here’s a few tips on what you may want to do to prepare. Focus on making it inviting, showing it’s cared for, and boosting your curb appeal. If you want specific advice to help your house stand out in your local...
by Stig Bergquist | Sep 6, 2024 | Infographic
Some Highlights Thinking about making a move in 2025 and wondering what you can expect? Here’s what expert forecasts say lies ahead. Mortgage rates will come down slightly. More homes will sell. And prices will rise more moderately. Connect with a local agent to...
by Stig Bergquist | Aug 30, 2024 | For Sellers, Infographic, Selling Tips
Some Highlights Want to know some of the top mistakes sellers are making today and how to make sure they don’t happen to you too? The biggest missteps are pricing a house too high, skipping repairs, not being objective, and not being willing to negotiate. And the best...