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by Stig Bergquist | Mar 31, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs. Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more. Work with a...
by Stig Bergquist | Mar 23, 2023 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one. And for many, that means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the coming years and how that could impact your investment. This year, we aren’t seeing home...
by Stig Bergquist | Mar 20, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or...
by Stig Bergquist | Mar 16, 2023 | Move-Up Buyers, Sellers, Selling Myths
Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. According to U.S. News: “Housing markets have cooled slightly, but demand hasn’t disappeared, and in many places remains...
by Stig Bergquist | Mar 13, 2023 | Move-Up Buyers, Sellers
One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. By selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home. But before you can put it to use, you should understand exactly what equity is and how it...
by Stig Bergquist | Mar 9, 2023 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, it’s still a sellers’ market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips to make your best offer. 1. Lean on a Real...
