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How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

By |2023-08-02T03:30:00-07:00August 2nd, 2023|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate|

If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things will impact the choice you’ll make.While housing market [...]

Real Estate Continues To Be the Best Investment [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2023-07-21T03:30:00-07:00July 21st, 2023|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

Some HighlightsAccording to a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for 11 years in a row, beating gold, stocks, bonds, and more.Owning real estate means more than just having a home—it’s an investment in your future. That’s because it’s typically a stable and secure asset that tends to increase [...]

Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth

By |2023-07-20T03:30:00-07:00July 20th, 2023|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment that helps your net worth grow over time.Homeownership Builds [...]

Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home

By |2023-07-05T03:30:00-07:00July 5th, 2023|Categories: Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate|

If you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations with friends and loved ones, overhearing someone chatting at the local supermarket, the list [...]

Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

By |2023-07-04T03:30:00-07:00July 4th, 2023|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Real Estate|

Everyone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it’s tied to a sense of success, freedom, and prosperity. These are all things that owning a home can help provide.A recent survey from Bankrate asked respondents which achievements they feel most embody the American Dream. The responses prove owning a [...]

Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today

By |2023-07-03T03:30:00-07:00July 3rd, 2023|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Real Estate|

When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. And, to help offset the higher borrowing costs today, some homebuyers are taking a close look at their wish list and re-evaluating what features [...]

Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run

By |2023-06-27T03:30:00-07:00June 27th, 2023|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

Today’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to think about the long-term benefits of homeownership when making your decision.Consider this: if you know people who bought [...]

Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation [INFOGRAPHIC]

By |2023-06-23T03:30:00-07:00June 23rd, 2023|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Real Estate, Rent vs. Buy|

Some HighlightsWondering if it makes sense to buy a home today even when inflation is high? When other costs go up due to inflation, buying a home helps you keep your monthly housing expense steady.Rents typically increase with inflation. Maybe that’s why, according to a recent survey, 65.1% of landlords say they plan to raise [...]