Owning a home is a significant milestone, often associated with stability, investment, and personal accomplishment. Beyond the emotional and financial benefits, homeownership also offers substantial tax advantages that can reduce your overall expenses and increase your savings. In this blog post, we will explore the key tax benefits of owning a home and how you … Read more
Deciding whether to rent or buy a home is a significant financial and lifestyle decision. While renting may feel simpler in the short term, homeownership has long been recognized as one of the most effective ways to build wealth. Recent data from the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) highlights just how stark the … Read more
Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a question a lot of people have these days. And while what’s right for you is going to depend on a lot of different factors, here’s something you’ll want to consider as you make your decision. As soon as you buy, you’ll start gaining … Read more
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting. Here’s some information that could help put your mind at ease by showing that investing in a home is still a … Read more
Many homeowners looking to sell feel like they’re stuck between a rock and a hard place right now. Today’s mortgage rates are higher than the one they currently have on their home, and that’s making it harder to want to sell and make a move. Maybe you’re in the same boat. But what if there … Read more
Homeownership is a major part of the American Dream. But, the path to achieving this dream can be quite difficult. While progress has been made to improve fair housing access, households of color still face unique challenges on the road to owning a home. Working with the right real estate experts can make all the difference for diverse … Read more
Don’t Let Your Luck Run Out – Buy A Home This Spring! Some Highlights: Interest Rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have dropped to 4.41% from near 5% in 2018. Take advantage of more inventory coming to market in the spring to find your dream home! Buying now will allow you to start earning … Read more
How Much Has Your Home Increased in Value? Home values have risen dramatically over the last twelve months. In CoreLogic’s most recent Home Price Index Report, they revealed that national home prices have increased by 6.2% year-over-year. CoreLogic broke down appreciation even further into four price ranges, giving us a more detailed view than if we had simply looked at the … Read more
Home Prices: The Difference 5 Years Makes CoreLogic recently released their Home Price Index Report. One of the key indicators used in the report to determine the health of the housing market was home price appreciation. CoreLogic focused on appreciation from July 2013 to July 2018 to show how prices over the last five years have fared. The graph below … Read more