Miscellaneous 27 Feb 2020 How Much “Housing Wealth” Can You Build in a Decade?Earlier this month, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released a special study titled Single-Family Home Price Gains by Years of Tenure. The study estimates median home price appreciation over… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 26 Feb 2020 Thinking of Selling? Now May Be the Time.The housing market has started off much stronger this year than it did last year. Lower mortgage interest rates have been a driving factor in that change. The average 30-year… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 25 Feb 2020 Entry-Level Homeowners Are in the Driver’s SeatOne thing helping homeowners right now is price appreciation, especially in the entry-level market. In the latest Home Price Insights report, CoreLogic reveals how home prices increased by 4% year-over-year… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 24 Feb 2020 Opportunity in the Luxury Market This YearHomes priced in the top 25% of a price range for a particular area of the country are considered “premium homes.” At the start of last year, many of the more… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 21 Feb 2020 Interest Rates Over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights: With interest rates hovering at near historic lows, now is a great time to look back at where they’ve been, and how much they’ve changed over time. According… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 20 Feb 2020 The #1 Misconception in the Homebuying ProcessAfter over a year of moderating home prices, it appears home value appreciation is about to reaccelerate. Skylar Olsen, Director of Economic Research at Zillow, explained in a recent article:… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 19 Feb 2020 The Many Benefits of Aging in a CommunityThere’s comfort in being around people who share common interests, goals, and challenges. That comfort in a community doesn’t wane with age – it actually deepens. Whether it’s proudly talking… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 18 Feb 2020 How Trusted Professionals Make Homebuying Easier to UnderstandIn the spring, many excited buyers get ready to enter the housing market. Others continue dreaming about the homes they’d like to buy. The truth is, many potential buyers continue… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 17 Feb 2020 The Overlooked Financial Advantages of HomeownershipThere are many clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, building net worth, growing appreciation, and more. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to make a… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 14 Feb 2020 Reasons to Fall in Love with Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights: There are many benefits to love about homeownership, and they’re not all financial. Being a part of a neighborhood, driving academic achievement, and improving mental health are just… Ben Mathis
