Renting vs. Buying: The Secret to Building Wealth in America
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 […]
Why Buying Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run
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 […]
Real Estate Still Holds the Title of Best Long-Term Investment
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 […]
Your Equity Could Make a Move Possible
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 […]
How Does A Reverse Mortgage Work
Are you in a situation where you own valuable assets but have limited cash? Maybe you have the bulk of your assets in the equity of your home? Or you wanted to know how does a Reverse Mortgage work? This is common for many people over 60. As you enter retirement, your financial situation may […]
Bridging the Gaps on the Road to Homeownership
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 […]
Equity What It Is and Why It’s so Important to Homeowners
Home ownership has its own terminology that can take some getting used to. Take the term ‘equity’. It is bandied about all the time by financial experts, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, etc. Yet how many homeowners truly understand the equity principle? Are you familiar with it? Equity is the homeowner’s best friend in terms […]
The Benefits of Growing-Equity in Your Home
Over the last couple of years, we’ve heard quite a bit about rising home prices. Today, expert projections still forecast continued growth, just at a slower pace. One of the often-overlooked benefits of rising home prices is the positive impact they have on home equity. Let’s break down three ways this is a win for […]
Do You Know How Much Your Home Has Increased in Value?
Last year, we saw headlines about a possible housing market bubble, and many wondered if Americans still felt confident about the value of their homes. Recently, the 2018 Houzz & Home Study revealed: “Homeowners with mortgages have seen their home equity more than double since 2011, increasing to a record-setting $8.3 trillion in 2017.” The […]
Top 5 Reasons To Use A Bridge Loan
So you want to sell your home in Denver this spring? But you are concerned. You live in Denver, one of the hottest real estate markets in the nation. There is a lack of inventory, and you don’t want to have to write an offer that is contingent of selling your existing home. So, what […]
