by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics
Some Highlights If you’re trying to buy your first home in today’s housing market, you’ll want to know what you can do as mortgage rates rise and inventory stays low overall. Connect with a lender to get pre-approved, prioritize your wish list, consider condos, and...
by Brent Knapp | Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen dramatically. If...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely top of mind. But you may still have questions about the process, including how much to save and where to start. If that sounds like you, your down payment could be more in reach than you originally...
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights When you head out to buy a home, there are a number of key milestones you’ll encounter along the way. The process includes everything from building your team and understanding your finances to going house hunting, making an offer, and more. Your...
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated housing market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the beginning of the year. This is leaving some people who want to purchase a home priced out of the market and others wondering if now is...
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Today’s cooling housing market, the rise in mortgage rates, and mounting economic concerns have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to factor the long-term...