by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
If you put off your home search at any point over the past two years, you may want to consider picking it back up based on today’s housing market conditions. Recent data shows the supply of homes for sale is increasing, giving buyers like you additional options. But...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers, Infographics
Some Highlights If you’re buying a home, here’s what you should know about your home inspection and why it’s so important. A home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase so you can avoid costly...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Selling Myths
If you’re following the news, chances are you’ve seen or heard some headlines about the housing market that don’t give the full picture. The real estate market is shifting, and when that happens, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. That’s where a trusted...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers, Pricing
While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still going up. You no doubt are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may also leave you wondering: should I...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers
A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down payment is one of their primary hurdles to buying a home. If you feel the same way, the good...
by Brent Knapp | Buyer, Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
Many would-be homebuyers believe they need to put 20% down on a home purchase. Actually, the Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors says that 61% of first-time buyers put less than 6% down in 2017. In fact, in March, 71% of first-time...
