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Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know.

If you’re planning to buy your first home, then you’re probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One of the expenses that may be at the top of your mind is your down payment. If you’re intimidated by how much you need to save for that, it mayContinue reading “Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know.”

Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All!

During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts: Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of Business: “I expect housing prices fall 10% to 15%, and the housing prices are acceleratingContinue reading “Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All!”

Higher interest and inflation rates… Buy or Rent?

Are you wondering if buying makes more sense than renting especially in a time where both mortgage interest rates and inflation rates have increased significantly? Rents have continued to climb upwards since 1988 according to the census reports. Rents are much higher today than they were several years ago. Rents continue to increase and thereContinue reading “Higher interest and inflation rates… Buy or Rent?”

Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census shows rents have been climbing pretty steadily since 1988.  And, data from theContinue reading “Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today”

Trying to Buy a Home? Hang in There!!

With spring market comes an increase in buyers, thus more competition. This is especially noticeable in a market where the housing inventory is already low. But keep in mind there are benefits to being a buyer that give you good reason to stick with your home search. The truth? This is a market where youContinue reading “Trying to Buy a Home? Hang in There!!”

Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?

If you’re a renter, you likely face an important decision every year: renew your current lease, start a new one, or buy a home. This year is no different. But before you dive too deeply into your options, it helps to understand the true costs of renting moving forward. In the past year, both currentContinue reading “Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?”