by Linda Richardson | Feb 20, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
The housing market has been hot for a while now. Homes have been flying off the shelves as fast as they have been listed. Buyers have been competing in bidding wars just to find a home to buy, let alone find their dream home. This ‘seller’s market’ has driven home...
by Linda Richardson | Feb 18, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
In a CNBC article, self-made millionaire David Bach explained that: “The biggest mistake millennials are making is not buying their first home.” He goes on to say that, “If you want to build real financial security, real wealth for your lifetime, then you need to buy...
by Linda Richardson | Feb 13, 2019 | Baby Boomers, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy, Senior Market
Study after study shows that no matter what generation Americans belong to, the vast majority believe that homeownership is an important part of their American Dream. The benefits of homeownership can be broken into two main categories: financial and non-financial...
by Linda Richardson | Feb 4, 2019 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
There are some people who haven’t purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. However, everyone should realize that unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your...
by Linda Richardson | Dec 12, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Every year around this time, we take time to reflect and plan for next year. If you are renting your current home but have dreams of homeownership, your plan for the new year may include buying, and you wouldn’t be alone! According to the 2018 Bank of America...
by Linda Richardson | Dec 11, 2018 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy, Senior Market
Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. Their latest survey data covers responses from 2013-2016. The study revealed that the median net worth of a homeowner...
