It's no secret that owning a home has significant benefits over renting. With steadily rising rent, the benefits of owning a home and the stability and predictability that come along with it are becoming more and more enticing to renters.…
If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a…
In today’s sellers’ market, standing out as a buyer and making your best offer possible is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are the norm due to the low supply of houses for sale and high buyer demand. If you’re buying this…
There are many financial and non-financial benefits of buying your own home. However, today’s headlines seem to be focusing primarily on the financial aspects of homeownership – specifically affordability. Many articles are making the claim that it’s not affordable to buy…
Becoming financially secure is an important goal for many people today, but some don’t realize just how much homeownership can help them achieve that dream. A recent report, The Journey Toward Financial Freedom, surveys Americans about their perspective on financial wellness and their goals.…
As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to prepare for homeownership. According to recent data from ApartmentList.com: “The first half of 2021 has seen the fastest growth in rent prices since the start…
For many young or first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home can feel intimidating. A recent survey shows some homebuyers ages 25 to 40 may be unsure about the homebuying process and what they can afford. It found: “1 in 4 underestimated their buying…
In this hot summer market, sellers continue to rule, bidding wars are rampant, and most homes are getting multiple offers and sales prices above asking. So what does this all mean for homebuyers? Last week, Fannie Mae released their Home Purchase Sentiment…
This year, Americans are moving for a variety of reasons. The health crisis has truly reshaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending so much more time in our current homes has driven many people to reconsider what homeownership means and…
Our homes are so much more than the houses we live in. For many, they’ve also become our workplaces, schools for our children, and safe harbors in which we’ve weathered the toughest moments of a global pandemic. Today, 65.6% of Americans call…
