by David Floyd | Sep 30, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, consider the advantages homeownership offers. Buying a home can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, it’s a powerful wealth-building tool, and it’s typically considered a good hedge...
by David Floyd | Aug 15, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Rent vs. Buy
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....
by David Floyd | Aug 3, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
If rising home prices leave you wondering if it makes more sense to rent or buy a home in today’s housing market, consider this. It’s not just home prices that have risen in recent years – rental prices have skyrocketed as well. As a recent article from realtor.com...
by David Floyd | Jul 15, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights It’s worth considering the many benefits of homeownership before you make the decision to rent or buy a home. When you buy, you can stabilize your housing costs, own a tangible asset, and grow your net worth as you gain equity. When you rent, you face...
by David Floyd | May 19, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, you’re probably weighing a few different factors. The financial benefits of homeownership might be one of the reasons you want to make a purchase if you’re a renter, but the decision can also be motivated by...
by David Floyd | Mar 29, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Rent vs. Buy
The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important today as inflation rises. But many people may not realize just how much owning a home contributes to your overall net worth. As Leslie Rouda Smith, President of the National Association of...