Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year

by Laura Baliestiero | Nov 1, 2021 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic: “Since January of this year, the national median rent has increased by a...

The Difference in Net Worth Between Homeowners and Renters Is Widening

by Laura Baliestiero | Aug 30, 2021 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Becoming financially secure is an important goal for many people today, but some don’t realize just how much homeownership can help them achieve that dream. A recent report, The Journey Toward Financial Freedom, surveys Americans about their perspective on financial...

Americans Find the Nonfinancial Benefits of Homeownership Most Valuable

by Laura Baliestiero | May 3, 2021 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Homeownership is a foundational part of the American Dream. As we look back on more than a year of sheltering in our homes, having a place of our own is more important than ever. While financial benefits are always a key aspect of homeownership, today, homeowners rank...

Home Is Where the Heart Is [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Laura Baliestiero | Apr 16, 2021 | Buyer, Rent vs. Buy

Some Highlights There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past year. The vast majority of homeowners say they’re emotionally attached to their home and that it has kept them safe during the...

Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial Decision

by Laura Baliestiero | Feb 4, 2021 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Rent vs. Buy

In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how homeownership can...

Turning a House into a Happy Home

by Laura Baliestiero | Dec 24, 2020 | Buyer, First Time Home 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...