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...]
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.
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...]
A Latte a Day Keeps Homeownership Away [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: The pumpkin spice latte is launching soon, so you may be tempted to spend your extra cash on a daily caffeine fix, but that small expense can add up to a big number – fast! Saving for a down payment takes a little … [Read more...]
Increase Your Family’s Net Worth With Real Estate
Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts its Survey of Consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data covers 2013-2016. The study revealed that the median net worth of … [Read more...]
Growing Equity in Your Home
Over the last couple of years, we’ve heard quite a bit about rising home prices. Today, expert projections still forecast continued growth, just at a slower pace. One of the often-overlooked benefits of rising home prices is the positive … [Read more...]
Housing Confidence Reaches an All-Time High
Fannie Mae just released the July edition of their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI takes information regarding consumers’ confidence in the real estate market from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and condenses it into a … [Read more...]
Rent Vs. Own a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Owning your own home vs. renting may lead to some great options, such as locking in your monthly payments and having the freedom to customize your living space. Whether you rent or own, you have to cover someone’s … [Read more...]
