Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

Posted January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars […]

How to Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality This Year

Posted January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Posted in Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determination, he sparked interest, ambition, and courage in his audience. Today, reflecting on […]

The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth

Posted January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 Posted in Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place […]

Turning a House into a Happy Home

Posted December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

We talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, we’re drawn to the emotional reasons for homeownership. No matter the living space, the feeling of a home […]

The Difference a Year Makes for Homeownership

Posted December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 Posted in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with […]