by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment that helps your net worth grow...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Pricing, Selling Myths
If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. If we take a year-over-year view,...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census shows rents have been...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for some of these expenses.SmartAsset...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to being a buyer in today’s market that...