by Stig Bergquist | Sep 13, 2023 | Baby Boomers, Buyers, Buying Myths, Demographics, Rent vs. Buy
Are you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you have a lot to consider. Will you move to a different state or stay nearby? Is it time to downsize or do you want...
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by Stig Bergquist | Jun 23, 2023 | Buyers, Infographic, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights Wondering if it makes sense to buy a home today even when inflation is high? When other costs go up due to inflation, buying a home helps you keep your monthly housing expense steady. Rents typically increase with inflation. Maybe that’s why, according...
by Stig Bergquist | May 24, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertainty about a...
by Stig Bergquist | Mar 22, 2023 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Are you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering – condominiums, also known as condos. According to Bankrate: “A condo can be a more affordable entry point to homeownership than a...
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 | Jan 4, 2023 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, or buy a home. This year is no different. But before you dive too deeply into your options, it helps to understand the true costs of renting moving...
