It’s clear that owning a home makes financial sense. But lately, the emotional side of what drives homeownership is becoming increasingly important. No matter the living space, the feeling of… Read More »When a House Becomes a Home

If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’re probably wondering what you need to save for your down payment. Is it 20% of the purchase price, or could you put… Read More »The Perks of Putting 20% Down on a Home

When you think of homeownership, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are you might focus on the non-financial benefits, like the security or stability a home provides.… Read More »The Average Homeowner Gained $56,700 in Equity over the Past Year

To succeed as a buyer in today’s market, it’s important to understand which market trends will have the greatest impact on your home search. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com,… Read More »Homebuyers: Be Ready To Act This Winter

Some Highlights What does the coming year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts project for 2022. Mortgage rates are projected to rise and so are home prices. Experts… Read More »2022 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, which means some shoppers have wrapped up their holiday buying. But there’s still a group of buyers that are very active this holiday… Read More »Homebuyers Are Going on a Shopping Spree This Winter

If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s housing market, you may be wondering how strong your investment will be. You might be asking yourself: if I buy a… Read More »What Everyone Wants To Know: Will Home Prices Decline in 2022?

The sense of pride you’ll feel when you purchase a home can’t be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishment is even greater. That’s because the pride of homeownership… Read More »Advice for First-Generation Homebuyers

From the opportunity to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs, Americans have more motivation than ever to buy a home. According to the experts, buyers… Read More »If You Think the Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again.