by Abbie Dorwart | Dec 22, 2020 | Buying, First-Time Homebuyer Series
10 min readAsk anyone thinking about buying a home for the first time what their biggest obstacle is and chances are good you’ll hear, “saving for the downpayment.” In fact, the 2019 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers from the National Association of REALTORS®...
by Abbie Dorwart | Dec 4, 2020 | Buying, Market Update
3 min readShould I buy a new home right now or wait until next year? It’s a common question potential buyers are asking themselves right now. The economic recovery that experts forecasted is starting to take shape: the number of mortgages in active forbearance...
by Abbie Dorwart | Nov 4, 2020 | Buying, Market Update, Selling
12 min readPeople are always buying, selling and moving. There are a myriad of reasons: downsizing, upgrading to a nicer home, looking for more space or a better yard, etc. Despite the upheaval of a global pandemic and subsequent recession, people are still buying,...
by Abbie Dorwart | Oct 20, 2020 | Buying, First-Time Homebuyer Series
7 min readFirst-time homebuyers are not slowing down, despite the challenges of this year and the often-discussed obstacles young buyers face, such as increasing student loan debt and wage stagnation. According to the 2020 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends...
by Abbie Dorwart | Oct 9, 2020 | Buying, Market Update
11 min readTo say that the real estate market in Iowa is competitive right now would be somewhat of an understatement. The combination of low interest rates, a strong housing market rebound in most areas and a continued decline in inventory has resulted in...
by Abbie Dorwart | Jul 14, 2020 | Buying
8 min read“Everyone wants a house, but no one wants a mortgage!”Brian Swanson If you’re ready to start house hunting or just starting to think about homeownership, it’s essential you brush up on your home loan and mortgage knowledge. The financial aspect of buying a...
