by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers
A report released by Down Payment Resource shows that 61% of first-time homebuyers purchased their homes with a down payment of 6% or less. The trend continued among all buyers with a mortgage, as 73% made a down payment of less than 20%. An article by Chase points to...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (29.2%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15.8%), the choice...
by Brent Knapp | For Sellers, FSBO's, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths
There is no doubt that it is easier to sell your house when using the services of a local real estate professional. The agent will provide: Greater exposure to more buyers The skills of a professional negotiator A layer of protection from possible legal liabilities...
by Brent Knapp | For Sellers, Luxury Market, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers
If your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now is a great time to do so! We recently shared data from Trulia’s Market Mismatch Study which showed that in today’s premium home market, buyers are in control. The inventory of...
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
In the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers show that the range is an average of...