by Chuck Norsch | Jan 20, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars and cents add up in your favor as home prices continue to rise. According to...
by Chuck Norsch | Jan 18, 2021 | Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determination, he sparked interest, ambition, and courage in his audience. Today, reflecting on his message encourages many of us to think...
by Chuck Norsch | Jan 6, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is their own and an avenue for building...
by Chuck Norsch | Dec 24, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
We talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, we’re drawn to the emotional reasons for homeownership. No matter the living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain scent...
by Chuck Norsch | Dec 22, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. Here’s a look at three of them. 1....
by Chuck Norsch | Nov 10, 2020 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
For years, real estate has been considered the best investment you can make. A major reason for this is due to the net worth a household gains through homeownership. In fact, according to the 2019 Survey of Consumer Finance Data from the Federal Reserve, for the...
