Category: Rent vs. Buy

Home Is Where the Heart Is [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy | April 16, 2021
Home Is Where the Heart Is [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past year. The vast majority of homeowners say they’re emotionally attached to their home and that it has kept them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Owning a home provides a sense of safety, security, and accomplishment. Let’s connect to…

93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | April 14, 2021
93% of Americans Believe a Home Is a Better Investment Than Stocks

A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers that question, and the answer is yes. Do Americans believe a home is a better investment than stocks? In a post…

Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | April 8, 2021
Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits

A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents: 88% – a better chance of saving for retirement 87% – the best investment plan 85% – the chance to…

3 Ways Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life
Distressed Properties, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Rent vs. Buy | February 17, 2021
3 Ways Home Equity Can Have a Major Impact on Your Life

There have been a lot of headlines reporting on how homeowner equity (the difference between the current market value of your home and the amount you owe on your mortgage) has dramatically increased over the past few years. CoreLogic indicated that equity increased for the average homeowner by $17,000 in the last year alone. ATTOM Data Solutions, in their latest…

6 Foundational Benefits of Homeownership Today
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy | February 8, 2021
6 Foundational Benefits of Homeownership Today

Over the past year, our homes have become an integral part of our lives more than ever. They’re much more than the houses we live in. They’re our workplaces, virtual schools, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection through the evolving health crisis. Today, 65.8% of Americans are fortunate enough to call their homes their own. As we…