Studies have shown that, in many cases, the largest asset a family owns is the house they live in. Over the last twelve months, that asset has gained substantial value. CoreLogic just released their 2019 3rd Quarter Homeowner Equity … [Read more...]
Articles About Homeownership and For Homeowners
The following articles are about homeownership for those considering buying a home as well as information to help current homeowners.
2019 Recap: a Great Year for Homeownership
Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. Here’s a look at three of them: Refinance: … [Read more...]
Americans Choose Real Estate as Safest Investment
Some are reporting that there is trepidation regarding the real estate market in the United States. Apparently, the American people are quite comfortable. Porch.com, a major network helping homeowners with their renovation projects, … [Read more...]
Real Estate Expert: 3 Benefits Homeowners Get That Renters Do Not
Success is something often worth repeating, and Brent Sutherland, a Certified Financial Planner and Real Estate Investor, has certainly made his way in a momentum-driving direction. Here are 3 tips he shares from a recent piece in Business … [Read more...]
Homeownership Rate in 2019
In the third quarter of 2019, the U.S. homeownership rate rose again, signaling another strong indicator of the current housing market. The U.S. Census Bureau announced, “The homeownership rate of 64.8 percent was not statistically … [Read more...]
This Is What Happens In An Hour This Fall [INFOGRAPHIC]
Every Hour in the U.S. Housing Market: 614 Homes Are Sold 95 Homes Regain Positive Equity Median Home Values Go Up $1.38 Start Your Home Search: Are you ready to start searching for your next home? It's a great … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why Many Americans Choose to Live in a Multigenerational Home
Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans currently live in a multigenerational household? According to Generations United, the number of multigenerational households rose from 42.4 million in 2000 to 64 million in 2016. The 2018 Profile of … [Read more...]
Census Shows Homeownership is the Largest Component of Net Worth in America
Recently two U.S. Census Bureau researchers released their findings on the biggest determinants of household wealth. What they found may help shape your view on building your family’s net worth. Many people plan to build their net worth … [Read more...]
Save on Energy and Improve Your Home with these 4 Tips
By making a few key upgrades to your home, you’ll save on your utility bills and improve the energy efficiency of your home. When you’re ready to sell your house, these key features will make it even more attractive to potential buyers. As … [Read more...]
Financial and Non-Financial Benefits to Owning a Home
When people talk about homeownership and the American Dream, much of the conversation revolves around the financial benefits of owning a home. However, two recent studies show that the non-financial benefits might be even more … [Read more...]
Here’s a One Big Way Homeowners Benefit Over Renters
One of the benefits of homeownership is that it is a “forced savings plan.” Here’s how it works: You make a mortgage payment each month. Part of that payment is applied to the principal balance of your mortgage. Each month you owe less on … [Read more...]
Stay Calm and Carry On! This Is NOT 2008
Last week realtor.com released the results of a survey that produced three major revelations: 53% of home purchasers (first-time and repeat buyers) currently in the market believe a recession will occur this year or next. 57% … [Read more...]
How a Mortgage Payment is Affected by Property Taxes
When buying a home, taxes are one of the expenses that can make a significant difference in your monthly payment. Do you know how much you might pay for property taxes in your state or local area? When applying for a mortgage, you’ll see … [Read more...]
Does Your American Dream Include Homeownership?
On Labor Day we celebrate the hard work that helps us achieve the American Dream. Growing up, many of us thought about our future lives with great ambition. We drew pictures of what jobs we wanted to have and where we would live as a … [Read more...]
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