The desire to own a home is still strong today. In fact, according to the Census, the U.S. homeownership rate is on the rise. To illustrate the increase, the graph below shows the homeownership rate over the last year: That data shows more than half of the U.S. population live in a home they ... » Learn More about The U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing
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Why Are People Moving Today?
Buying a home is a major life decision. That’s true whether you’re purchasing for the first time or selling your house to fuel a move. And if you’re planning to buy a home, you might be hearing about today’s shifting market and wondering what it means for you. While mortgage rates are higher than ... » Learn More about Why Are People Moving Today?
Want To Buy a Home? Now May Be the Time.
There are more homes for sale today than at any time last year. So, if you tried to buy a home last year and were outbid or out priced, now may be your opportunity. The number of homes for sale in the U.S. has been growing over the past four months as rising mortgage rates help slow the frenzy the ... » Learn More about Want To Buy a Home? Now May Be the Time.
The Scoop on Mortgage Rates
It's hard to miss the ongoing news coverage of today's mortgage rates. A year ago, we were marveling at the uber low rates that helped, in part, to drive a hot seller's market. Now rates have risen, and what does that mean for buyers and sellers? I hopped on a Zoom with colleague and ... » Learn More about The Scoop on Mortgage Rates
Should You Rent or Buy?
Some Highlights It’s worth considering the many benefits of homeownership before you make the decision to rent or buy a home. When you buy, you can stabilize your housing costs, own a tangible asset, and grow your net worth as you gain equity. When you rent, you face rising housing costs, ... » Learn More about Should You Rent or Buy?
