by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Foreclosures, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your plans to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know.The Fed is trying hard to...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates
If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling Myths
Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy while supply is so low. Let’s dive into each challenge and give you some...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers
While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If you’re looking to buy a home this season, know that the peak frenzy of bidding wars is in...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? And it’s no surprise you don’t have the clarity you need on that topic. Part of the issue is how headlines are talking about...