by Brent Knapp | Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates
If you’ve been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies. That could be making you feel uneasy, especially if you’re thinking about buying or selling a house.But the truth is, even though...
by Brent Knapp | For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates
You might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn’t own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there’s good news – the housing market now is different from 2008.One important reason is...
by Brent Knapp | Foreclosures, Infographics, Interest Rates
Some HighlightsWith ongoing high inflation pushing up everyday costs, some people are worried that’ll create a flood of foreclosures. Here’s why that’s unlikely. Fewer people are seriously behind on mortgage payments right now. If foreclosures were...
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...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Foreclosures, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than...
by Brent Knapp | Distressed Properties, For Buyers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates
If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market. This may have left you with some uncertainty, especially if you’re considering buying a home....