by Brent Knapp | For Buyers, Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
Hey there, future homeowner! If you’re feeling a tad overwhelmed by the thought of picking a mortgage lender in the vibrant Dallas/Ft Worth market, you’re not alone. Many folks find themselves scratching their heads, wondering where to even begin. But fear...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
If you’re weighing your options to decide whether it makes more sense to rent or buy a home today, here’s one key data point that could help you feel more confident in making your decision. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board releases the Survey of Consumer...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths
According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months. But why do roughly 1 in 4 people feel that way?It has a lot to do with all the negative talk about home prices over the past year. Since...
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 | Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths
Do negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the housing market? Maybe you’ve even seen or heard something lately that scares you and makes you wonder if you should still buy or sell a home right now. Regrettably, when news in the...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some HighlightsHere’s what you really need to know about a few myths causing fear in today’s housing market.Despite common misconceptions, many people can buy a home even if they have student loans, home prices are rising nationally (not falling), and you usually...