by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths
The housing market has been going through shifts lately. That’s why it’s so important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide throughout the process.A real estate expert uses their knowledge of what’s really happening with home prices, housing...
by Brent Knapp | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Are you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, it’s still a sellers’ market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips to make your best offer.1. Lean on a Real...
by Brent Knapp | Baby Boomers, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers
During the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves and our loved ones. Today, that can be seen in the recent rise in multigenerational households. According to Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Economic Research at...