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    How Owning a Home Builds Your Net Worth

    By Tonda Booker | September 6, 2022

    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

    By Tonda Booker | August 16, 2022

    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?

    By Tonda Booker | August 10, 2022

    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

    Two Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Themselves Right Now

    By Tonda Booker | October 11, 2022

    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

    By Tonda Booker | September 2, 2022

    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?

    By Tonda Booker | August 12, 2022

    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