Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: June 18, 2021, 10:00 am Some Highlights When you rent, you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents, and you don’t benefit from home price appreciation. On the other hand, when you own your home, you build your own wealth, your monthly payment is locked […]
6 Reasons to Celebrate National Homeownership Month
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: June 1, 2021, 10:00 amOur homes are so much more than the houses we live in. For many, they’ve also become our workplaces, schools for our children, and safe harbors in which we’ve weathered the toughest moments of a global pandemic. Today, 65.6% of Americans call their homes their […]
How Misunderstandings about Affordability Could Cost You
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: May 27, 2021, 10:00 amThere’s a lot of discussion about affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly. Even though the most recent index on affordability from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows homes are more affordable today than the historical average, some still have concerns about whether […]
Buying a Home Is Still Affordable
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: May 26, 2021, 10:00 amThe last year has put emphasis on the importance of one’s home. As a result, some renters are making the jump into homeownership while some homeowners are re-evaluating their current house and considering a move to one that better fits their current lifestyle. Understanding how […]
Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: May 3, 2021, 10:00 amHomeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a place of our own is more important than ever. While financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, today, […]
Home Is Where the Heart Is [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 16, 2021, 10:00 am Some Highlights There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past year. The vast majority of homeowners say they’re emotionally attached to their home and that it has kept them safe during the […]
93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 14, 2021, 10:00 amA recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is […]
Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 8, 2021, 10:00 amA Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents: 88% – a better chance […]
3 Ways Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 17, 2021, 11:00 amThere have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage) has dramatically increased over the past few years. CoreLogic indicated that equity increased for the […]
6 Foundational Benefits of Homeownership Today
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 8, 2021, 11:00 amOver the past year, our homes have become an integral part of our lives more than ever. They’re much more than the houses we live in. They’re our workplaces, virtual schools, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection through the evolving health crisis. […]
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