by Brent Knapp | Interest Rates, Buyer, Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, Pricing
When you’re navigating the complex world of mortgages, understanding how rates and fees interact is crucial to securing the best deal for your dream home. Brent Knapp, a seasoned loan officer in the Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas market, simplifies this intricate dance...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
The idea of owning a home has always been a big part of the American Dream. It’s a symbol of stability, independence, and having a place to truly call your own. But for Gen Z, the “Zoomers” born between 1997 and 2012, making that dream a reality can...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Are you wondering if it makes sense to buy a home right now? While today’s mortgage rates might seem a bit intimidating, here are two compelling reasons why it still may be a good time to become a homeowner.Home Values Appreciate over TimeThere’s been a lot of...
by Brent Knapp | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Selling Myths
If you’ve ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you’re no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up. It’s a tale of financial goals, doubts, and a dash of anxiety that many...
by Brent Knapp | Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Pricing
Some HighlightsIf you’re wondering what’s happening with home prices, know they’re still rising, just at a slower pace – and that’s perfectly normal for this time of year. Based on typical seasonality in the market, prices go up most in the spring during the...
by Brent Knapp | For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Selling Myths
During the fourth quarter of last year, some housing experts projected home prices were going to crash in 2023. The media ran with those forecasts and put out headlines calling for doom and gloom in the housing market. All of this negative news coverage made a lot of...