Buying In Bergen Blog

Remember how exciting it was to buy your first place?

Today’s home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget.

If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from.

Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t changed in 14 years.

If you’ve been thinking about selling, you’ve probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared.

Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too.

If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you’re not the only one.

Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you’ve been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there’s a good chance they’ve been on your mind lately.

Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger.

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home.