If you’re thinking of buying a home and not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Here’s a map with 10 simple steps to follow in the home buying process. Let’s connect today to discuss the specific steps along the […]
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What home insurance does (and doesn’t) cover
Getting homeowners insurance when you purchase a house is a non-negotiable. But while standard home insurance policies provide a high level of coverage and protection, they don’t cover everything — and in order to protect your home (and your investment), […]
VIDEO: How home ownership multiplies your net worth
Home ownership is one of the best ways to build your financial future. In fact, homeowners have an average net worth that is 40 times greater than that of renters. Watch: Let’s connect so we can begin planning your first […]
Home improvement, DIY projects are here to stay
COVID-19 has caused many people to spend significantly more time at home than they’re used to—and all that time at home has led to a serious rise in the popularity of home improvement and DIY projects. But it looks like […]
The economic impact of buying a home
We’re in a changing real estate market, and life, in general, is changing too — from how we grocery shop and meal prep to the ways we can interact with our friends and neighbors. Even practices for engaging with agents, […]
5 financial benefits to owning your home instead of renting
Owning a home has great financial benefits. In a recent research paper titled “Homeownership and the American Dream,” Laurie S. Goodman and Christopher Mayer of the Urban Land Institute explained […]
Want to build wealth? Buy a home — and buy it early
It’s safe to assume that pretty much everyone wants to build wealth — and continue to build wealth throughout their life. But how, exactly, do you do that? According to the data, you build wealth by buying real estate — […]
American confidence in housing at an all-time high
Fannie Mae has released the July edition of their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). The HPSI takes information regarding consumers’ confidence in the real estate market from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and condenses it into a single number […]
Owning a home is one of the pillars of the American Dream
For decades, owning a home has been one of the pillars of the American Dream. And, according to recent data, it looks like it still is. According to the 2019 edition of the Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National […]
Homeowners see significant equity gains in 2018
A home is an investment — and, like any investment, you want it to increase in value over time. Well, in 2018 homeowners definitely got their wish. According to the most recent Homeowner Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners in […]