by Christopher Stjernholm | May 4, 2021 | Buying, Real Estate Glossary
So you know that renting doesn’t allow you to build equity, but you aren’t sure you can afford a mortgage right now, this is when rent-to-own comes into play. Buyer and sellers can benefit from a rent-to-own agreement, but it’s essential that both parties fully...
by Christopher Stjernholm | Apr 30, 2021 | Buying, Finance
It’s a commonly asked question – how much does it cost to build a house vs buying a pre-existing house? You’d think there would be an easy answer to that simple question, but there isn’t. The answer you seek will arise from many different factors that you need...
by Christopher Stjernholm | Apr 30, 2021 | Buying, Market Stats, Selling
As temperatures rise, so does the amount of inventory on the market. However, we are still experiencing a strong sellers market. There is still a drastic shortage of homes on the market and sellers are in high demand. This is the ideal time to sell as buyers are...
by Christopher Stjernholm | Apr 29, 2021 | Buying, Real Estate Glossary, Selling
Most people looking to buy or sell a house have an idea of what a buyer’s or seller’s agent is. Although, you might not understand entirely what each does for their respective parties. In many states recently, transaction brokers have started to appear as one of many...
by Christopher Stjernholm | Apr 28, 2021 | Buying
Understanding what you need to buy a house can be stressful, and while it’s something most people do in their lifetime, not many are taught how the process works. But armed with the correct information, you can feel confident you have everything you need to buy a...