There are some people who have not purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are most likely paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. As Entrepreneur Magazine, a premier source for small business, explained […]
4 Reasons to Buy a House Today
June 6, 2017 by ·
Homeownership will always be a part of the American Dream. There are advantages to owning your own home (educational, health, social) that far transcend any economic impact. However, we want to look at several of the financial advantages of homeownership in today’s post. 1. Buying is Cheaper Than Renting The results of the latest Rent […]
A Millennial’s Guide to Homeownership
June 1, 2017 by ·
Millennial e-Guide When you’re ready to explore your Homeownership goals, give me a call or you can start here by applying online. You’ll be sure to receive a plan of action that will guide you. APPLY ONLINE HERE
How Owning Can Save You Money on Your Taxes
May 31, 2017 by ·
Many Americans got some depressing news last week; either their tax return was not as large as they had hoped or, in some cases, they were told they owed additional money to either the Federal or State government or both. One way to save on taxes is to own your own home. According to the […]
Careful…Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap
May 30, 2017 by ·
There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top benefits is being able to protect yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at realtor.com, reported on what he calls a “Rental Affordability Crisis.” He warns that, “Low rental vacancies and a lack of […]
Homeownership Offers Stability & Wealth Creation
May 10, 2017 by ·
he most recent Housing Pulse Survey released by the National Association of Realtors revealed that the two major reasons Americans prefer owning their own home instead of renting are: They want the opportunity to build equity. They want a stable and safe environment. Building Equity In a recent article by The Mortgage Reports, they report that “buying and […]
3 Questions to Ask If You Want to Buy Your Dream Home
May 5, 2017 by ·
If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interest at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate market. Ask yourself the following 3 questions to […]
Do You Know the Real Cost of Renting vs. Buying? [INFOGRAPHIC]
April 23, 2017 by ·
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Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a close decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (30%), vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15%), the choice becomes obvious. Every market is different. Before you renew your lease again, […]
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3 Tips for Making Your Dream of Buying a Home Come True [INFOGRAPHIC]
February 27, 2017 by ·
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Some Highlights: Realtor.com recently shared “5 Habits to Start Now If You Hope to Buy a Home in 2017.” Setting up an automatic savings plan that saves a small amount of every check is one of the best ways to save without thinking a lot about it. Living within a budget now will help you […]
