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Articles for Renters Considering Buying a Home

Are you currently renting a home? Then following articles may well be worth your time reading. Also my Rent vs. Buy page focuses on key points to be aware of as a renter thinking about buying a home. This information is likely to bring up questions so please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

5 Big Reasons to Own Your Home And Not Rent

July 9, 2019

Owning a home has great financial benefits. In a recent research paper, Homeownership and the American Dream, Laurie S. Goodman and Christopher Mayer of the Urban Land Institute explained: “Homeownership appears to help borrowers … [Read more...]

Topic: Renting, Buying a Home, Real Estate

Is It Better To Rent Or Own A Home?

June 11, 2019

In a real estate market where home prices are rising, many have begun to reexamine the idea of buying a home, choosing instead, to rent for a while. But often, there is a dilemma: should you keep paying rent, knowing that rent is rising … [Read more...]

Topic: Renting, Buying a Home, Real Estate

Spring 2019: The Cost of Renting vs. Buying [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 30, 2019

Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (27.7%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a … [Read more...]

Topic: Renting, Buying a Home, Real Estate

Since 2005, Renters Pay Higher Rental Rates While Owners Pay Lower Mortgage Rates

April 23, 2019

In a recent Insights Blog, CoreLogic reported that rent prices have skyrocketed since 2005. Meanwhile, the typical mortgage payment has actually decreased. “CoreLogic’s national rent index was up 36% in December 2018 compared with December … [Read more...]

Topic: Renting, Buying a Home, Real Estate Tagged With: Denver Rental Rates, Mortgage Interest Rates

Top 5 Reasons Why Young Renters Chose to Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

April 17, 2019

Why Millennials Choose to Buy a Home... To have control over their living space To have a sense of privacy and security To live in a nicer home To feel engaged in their community To have flexibility in future … [Read more...]

Topic: Renting, Buying a Home, Real Estate

This Time is Different – An Economic Recession Will NOT Cause a Housing Crisis

March 6, 2019

If you're thinking about buying or selling a home, you may be wondering how the housing market will be impacted by a recession. Last week, the National Association for Business Economics released their February 2019 Economic Policy Survey. … [Read more...]

Topic: National and Metro Denver Real Estate Housing Market, Buying a Home, Real Estate, Renting, Selling a Home Tagged With: economy, housing crisis, recession

Self-Made Millionaire Tells Millennials to Buy a Home and Not Rent

February 20, 2019

In a CNBC article, self-made millionaire David Bach explained that: “The biggest mistake millennials are making is not buying their first home.” He goes on to say that, “If you want to build real financial security, real wealth for your … [Read more...]

Topic: Renting, Buying a Home, Real Estate

Wow, Homeownership Really Does Impact Your Long-Term Finances

February 19, 2019

Study after study shows that no matter what generation Americans belong to, the vast majority believe that homeownership is an important part of their American Dream. The benefits of homeownership can be broken into two main categories: … [Read more...]

Topic: Homeownership, Real Estate, Renting

Here are 5 Reasons to Love Hiring A Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]

February 8, 2019

Highlights: Hiring a real estate professional to guide you through the process of buying a home or selling your house can be one of the best decisions you make! They are there for you to help with contracts, explaining the process, … [Read more...]

Topic: Selling a Home, Buying a Home, Real Estate, Renting Tagged With: Denver Real Estate Agent

Home Ownership Perspective: Becoming Your Own Landlord

September 13, 2018

Becoming a homeowner is like crossing a threshold, stepping into the world of investment and property value. If you have rented in the past, as most of us have, you have already been part of the real estate industry as a casual consumer of … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Renting

10 Things You Can Do as a Homeowner (That You Couldn’t as a Renter)

September 7, 2018

There is one amusing truth about almost all first-time homeowners. They used to be renters. Renting is a natural part of the American adult lifestyle and an assumed stage in almost everyone's life. You live in your parents' house (whether … [Read more...]

Topic: Buying a Home, Renting

Should I Buy or Rent a Home? Top Factors to Consider

March 11, 2018

own vs rent denver home

Should you buy a home or rent? This is an important question and one with no simple answer that fits everyone. The Denver housing market is currently hot, meaning housing inventory it tight and both home prices and rents are going up. … [Read more...]

Topic: Renting, Buying a Home, Homeownership Tagged With: buy vs rent home

Renting Out Your Old Home and Buying a New Home: Things to Consider

February 6, 2018

Things to Consider When Renting Out Your Old Home to Buy a New Home When most people buy a new home, they pay for most of it by selling their old home, if they can. This is the generally accepted approach, and most people do just fine this … [Read more...]

Topic: Financing a Home, Buying a Home, Renting Tagged With: Rent Old Home to Buy New Home, Rentals

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