Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 3, 2022, 11:00 amIf your needs are changing, you may be thinking about sharing a home with additional loved ones, such as grandparents, adult children, or other extended family members. Whether it’s for financial or health-related circumstances, or simply because you’ve reached a new phase of life, you […]
The Next Generation of Homebuyers Is Here
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 25, 2022, 11:00 amMany members of Generation Z (Gen Z) are aging into adulthood and deciding whether to rent or buy a home. If you find yourself in this group, it’s important to understand you’re never too young to start thinking about homeownership. The sooner you start planning, […]
Advice for First-Generation Homebuyers
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 14, 2021, 11:00 amThe sense of pride you’ll feel when you purchase a home can’t be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishment is even greater. That’s because the pride of homeownership for first-generation buyers extends far beyond the homebuyer. AJ Barkley, Head of Neighborhood and Community […]
Retirement May Be Changing What You Need in a Home
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 17, 2021, 11:00 amThe past year and a half brought about significant life changes for many of us. For some, it meant entering retirement earlier than expected. Recent data shows more people retired this year than anticipated. According to the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, 2021 saw […]
Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: September 22, 2021, 10:00 amThere’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half of […]
More Young People Are Buying Homes
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: August 19, 2021, 10:00 amThere’s a common misconception that younger generations aren’t interested in homeownership. Many people point to the fact that millennials put off purchasing their first home as a reason for this belief. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist for First American, explains why millennials have put off […]
The Truths Young Homebuyers Need To Hear
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: July 7, 2021, 10:00 amFor many young or first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home can feel intimidating. A recent survey shows some homebuyers ages 25 to 40 may be unsure about the homebuying process and what they can afford. It found: “1 in 4 underestimated their buying potential by $150k […]
Multigenerational Housing Is Gaining Momentum [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 9, 2021, 10:00 am Some Highlights If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs. With benefits that include a combined homebuying […]
Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the American Dream?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 31, 2021, 10:00 amSince the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes: “The idea of a place of one’s own drives the American story. We became a nation out of a desire to […]
Millennials: Is It Time to Buy a Bigger Home?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 16, 2021, 11:00 amIn today’s housing market, all eyes are on millennials. Not only are millennials the largest generation, but they’re also currently between 25 and 40 years old. These are often considered prime homebuying years when many people begin to form their own households and invest in […]
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