Miscellaneous 12 Feb 2021 Why It’s Easy to Fall in Love with Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights Homeownership provides comfort, stability, and security, and it makes you feel more connected to your community. Your home is something to be proud of and is uniquely yours,… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 11 Feb 2021 47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are TodayHeadlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans. In reality, there’s hard evidence that… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 10 Feb 2021 The Luxury Market Is Attracting Buyers in 2021As more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for more space or finer features. In their most recent Luxury… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 09 Feb 2021 3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing BubbleHome values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing concern that we may be in… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 08 Feb 2021 6 Foundational Benefits of Homeownership TodayOver the past year, our homes have become an integral part of our lives more than ever. They’re much more than the houses we live in. They’re our workplaces, virtual… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 05 Feb 2021 Thinking about Building a New Home? Your Agent Is Critical. [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights A real estate professional is an expert who can advocate on your behalf throughout the process when building a home. Agents help you understand key steps, like choosing… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 04 Feb 2021 Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial DecisionIn 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… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 03 Feb 2021 Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates,… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 02 Feb 2021 Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year.Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 01 Feb 2021 Turn to an Expert for the Best Advice, Not Perfect AdviceAs we approach the anniversary of the hardships we’ve faced through this pandemic and the subsequent recession, it’s normal to reflect on everything that’s changed and wonder what’s ahead for… Ben Mathis