by Stig Bergquist | Aug 1, 2022 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Buying a home is a major life decision. That’s true whether you’re purchasing for the first time or selling your house to fuel a move. And if you’re planning to buy a home, you might be hearing about today’s shifting market and wondering what it means for you....
by Stig Bergquist | Jul 27, 2022 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
There are more homes for sale today than at any time last year. So, if you tried to buy a home last year and were outbid or out priced, now may be your opportunity. The number of homes for sale in the U.S. has been growing over the past four months as rising mortgage...
by Stig Bergquist | Jul 19, 2022 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you might have heard that pre-approval is a necessary step to take before starting out on your journey. But why is that? And is it still important in today’s shifting market? The truth is, getting a pre-approval letter from...
by Stig Bergquist | Jul 18, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Sellers
If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. That’s because today’s market is undergoing a shift, and the supply of homes for sale is increasing as a...
by Stig Bergquist | Jul 6, 2022 | Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Sellers
It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real Estate Correspondent at CNBC, says: “The stunning jump in home values over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic...
by Stig Bergquist | Jun 22, 2022 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Once you’ve applied for a mortgage to buy a home, there are some key things to keep in mind. While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating, be careful when it comes to making any big purchases. Here are a few things you may not realize you need...
