What Is the Strongest Tailwind to Today’s Recovering Economy?

by Stig Bergquist | Mar 17, 2021 | Buyers & Sellers, New Construction

Last year started off with a bang. Unemployment was under 4%, forecasters were giddy with their projections for the economy, and the residential housing market had the strongest January and February activity in over a decade. Then came the announcement on March 11,...

Thinking about Building a New Home? Your Agent Is Critical. [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Stig Bergquist | Feb 5, 2021 | Buyers, Infographic, New Construction

Some Highlights A real estate professional is an expert who can advocate on your behalf throughout the process when building a home. Agents help you understand key steps, like choosing upgrades and managing negotiations, while staying within your budget from start to...

Your House May Be High on the Buyer Wish List This Holiday Season

by Stig Bergquist | Nov 25, 2020 | New Construction, Sellers, Selling Myths

Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why selling your house now, or...

Real Estate Is a Driving Force in the Economy

by Stig Bergquist | Nov 4, 2020 | Buyers & Sellers, New Construction

As the economy recovers from this year’s health crisis, the housing market is playing a leading role in the turnaround. It’s safe to say that what we call “home” is taking on a new meaning, causing many of us to consider buying or selling sooner rather than later....

The #1 Reason Not to Wait to List Your House for Sale

by Stig Bergquist | Oct 14, 2020 | Buyers & Sellers, Housing Market Updates, New Construction, Pricing

Many industries have been devastated by the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 virus. Real estate is not one of them. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist for First American, just reported: “Since hitting a low point during the initial stages of the pandemic, the only...

Thinking of Moving? [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Stig Bergquist | Oct 9, 2020 | Buyers & Sellers, Infographic, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction

Some Highlights If you’re ready to sell your house but you’re worried about finding one to move into, why not invest in a brand-new home built just for you? New construction is on the rise, so it’s a great time to think about a custom home to fit your family’s...