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How Owning a Home Builds Your Net Worth
Owning a home is a major financial milestone and an achievement to take pride in. One major reason: the equity you build as a homeowner gives your net worth a big boost. And with high inflation right now, the link between owning your home and building your wealth is especially important. If you’re looking to increase your financial security, here’s... Read More
The U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing
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 own, and the percentage... Read More
Is the Shifting Market a Challenge or an Opportunity for Homebuyers?
If you tried to buy a home during the pandemic, you know the limited supply of homes for sale was a considerable challenge. It created intense bidding wars which drove home prices up as buyers competed with one another to be the winning offer. But what was once your greatest challenge may now be your greatest opportunity. Today, data... Read More
Evans, Augusta,Grovetown,Hephzibah! What home buyers and sellers need to know right now
Evans, Augusta, Grovetown & Hephzibah GA Real Estate Market Update 2026: What Home Buyers & Sellers Need to Know Right Now Hey everyone! Tonda Booker here with Booker Real Group, and if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in the CSRA—Evans, Augusta, Grovetown, or Hephzibah—you need to hear this. The spring 2026 market... Read More
Is Now Really the Best Time to Buy or Sell in Georgia or South Carolina?
June is here—and if you’ve been wondering whether to make a move in real estate, you’re not alone. Buyers and sellers across Georgia and South Carolina are asking the same question: Is this the right time? The answer? It depends—but there’s a lot working in your favor. 🔥 Quick Market Highlights More Listings: Inventory is... Read More
Why do homes that sell in May make the most money?
Every market has its season—and May isn’t just another month on the calendar. It’s when sellers statistically have the upper hand. According to ATTOM’s new analysis of 47 million home sales over the past decade, homes that close in May deliver the highest return—on average, 9.5% above market value. So… why May? Because the housing market isn’t... Read More
Two Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Themselves Right Now
Rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated housing market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the beginning of the year. This is leaving some people who want to purchase a home priced out of the market and others wondering if now is the time to buy one. But this rise in borrowing cost shows no... Read More
Buyers: You May Face Less Competition as Bidding Wars Ease
One of the top stories in recent real estate headlines was the intensity and frequency of bidding wars. With so many buyers looking to purchase a home and so few of them available for sale, fiercely competitive bidding wars became the norm during the pandemic – and it drove home prices up. If you tried to buy... Read More
What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for Home Prices?
Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, you probably want to know: will home prices fall this year? Let’s break down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and why this matters for your homeownership goals. Last Year’s Rapid Home Price Growth Wasn’t the Norm In 2021, home prices appreciated quickly. One reason why is that record-low... Read More