by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
Two weeks ago, we posted a blog which explained that current increases in home prices were the result of the well-known concept of supply & demand and should not lead to conversations of a new housing bubble. Today, we want to look at home prices as compared to...
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
When a homeowner decides to sell their house, they obviously want the best possible price with the least amount of hassles. However, for the vast majority of sellers, the most important result is to actually get the home sold. In order to accomplish all three goals, a...
by Brent Knapp | Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights: Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%. You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit. Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you determine how...
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
As a seller, you will be most concerned about ‘short term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. As either a first-time or repeat buyer, you must not be concerned only about price but also about the ‘long term cost’ of the home. Let us...
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
According to the latest Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index homeownership is a better way to produce greater wealth, on average, than renting. The BH&J Index is a quarterly report that attempts to answer the question: Is it better to rent...
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
There are many young people debating whether they should renew the lease on their apartment or sign a contract to purchase their first home. As we have said before, mortgage interest rates are still near historic lows and rents continue to rise. Housing Cost & Net...
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