Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: February 4, 2021, 11:00 amIn today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how homeownership can […]
Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 20, 2021, 11:00 amIf spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars and cents add up in your favor as home prices […]
How to Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality This Year
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 18, 2021, 11:00 amIn 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determination, he sparked interest, ambition, and courage in his audience. Today, reflecting on his message encourages many of us to think about our […]
The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: January 6, 2021, 11:00 amHomeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is their own and an avenue for building wealth […]
Turning a House into a Happy Home
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 24, 2020, 11:00 amWe talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, we’re drawn to the emotional reasons for homeownership. No matter the living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain […]
The Difference a Year Makes for Homeownership
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: December 22, 2020, 11:00 amOver the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. 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. […]
Homeownership Is a Key to Building Wealth
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 10, 2020, 11:00 amFor years, real estate has been considered the best investment you can make. A major reason for this is due to the net worth a household gains through homeownership. In fact, according to the 2019 Survey of Consumer Finance Data from the Federal Reserve, for […]
Rent vs. Buy: How to Decide What’s Best for You
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: November 3, 2020, 11:00 amAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, median rent continues to rise. With today’s low mortgage rates, there’s great opportunity for current renters to make a move into homeownership that stretches each dollar a little bit further. While the best timeline to buy a home is […]
A Homeowner’s Net Worth Is 40x Greater Than a Renter’s
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: October 7, 2020, 10:00 amOne of the best ways to build your family’s financial future is through homeownership. Recent data from the Federal Reserve indicates the net worth of a homeowner is actually over 40 times greater than that of a renter. Maybe it’s time to start thinking about […]
How Is Remote Work Changing Homebuyer Needs?
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: August 6, 2020, 10:00 amWith more companies figuring out how to efficiently and effectively enable their employees to work remotely (and for longer than most of us initially expected), homeowners throughout the country are re-evaluating their needs. Do I still need to live close to my company’s office building? […]
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