by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Selling Myths
If you’ve ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you’re no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up. It’s a tale of financial goals, doubts, and a dash of anxiety that many...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over two decades (see graph below): That can feel...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Some HighlightsWhen deciding between buying a home or renting, think about these three important factors.Buying a home means avoiding rising rents, owning a tangible and valuable asset, and growing your wealth over time.If you’re ready to enjoy the advantages of...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Take a moment to imagine where you want to be in a few years. You might be thinking about your job, money, wanting more stability, or goals you want to reach soon. Is homeownership a part of that vision? If it is, you should know owning a home has a whole lot of...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Are you thinking about making a move? If so, all the speculation that home prices would crash this year may have you feeling a bit on edge about your decision. Let the data and the experts reassure you. Prices aren’t in a downward spiral and will actually finish the...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers, Infographics
Some HighlightsIf you’re thinking about buying a home this year, be sure to consider the long-term financial advantages of homeownership, like home equity.On average, people who bought homes 32 years ago have seen their home’s value nearly triple over that time. If...