by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
Generation Z (Gen Z) is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence. As a result, they’re turning to homeownership. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 30%...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling Myths
The housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like we’re in right now, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling once again, it’s mission critical...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers, Interest Rates
If you remember the housing crash back in 2008, you may recall just how popular adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) were back then. And after years of being virtually nonexistent, more people are once again using ARMs when buying a home. Let’s break down why that’s...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Selling Myths
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is set to release its most recent Existing Home Sales (EHS) report tomorrow. This monthly release provides information on the volume of sales and price trends for homes that have previously been owned. In the upcoming...
by Brent Knapp | For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing
In today’s housing market, there are two main affordability challenges impacting buyers: mortgage rates that are higher than they’ve been the past couple of years, and rising home prices caused by low inventory. To overcome those challenges, many people are working...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths
The rising cost of just about everything from groceries to gas right now is leading to speculation that more people won’t be able to afford their mortgage payments. And that’s creating concern that a lot of foreclosures are on the horizon. While it’s true that...
