Taking Advantage of Homebuying Affordability in Today’s Market

by Emello Pagani | Jul 7, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

Everyone is ready to buy a home at a different time in their lives, and a health crisis or not, today is no exception. Understanding how affordability works and the main market factors that impact it may help those who are ready to buy a home narrow down their optimal...

Real Estate Tops Best Investment Poll for 7th Year Running

by Emello Pagani | Jun 15, 2020 | Buyers

Every year, Gallup conducts a survey of Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are asked to select real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds. For the seventh year in a row, real estate has come...

The Benefits of Homeownership May Reach Further Than You Think

by Emello Pagani | Jun 1, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers

More than ever, our homes have become an integral part of our lives. Today they are much more than the houses we live in. They’re evolving into our workplaces, schools for our children, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection for our families...

Top Reasons to Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Emello Pagani | May 29, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Infographic

Some Highlights June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to consider the benefits of owning your own home. If you’re in a position to buy, homeownership might help you find the stability, community, and comfort you’ve been searching for this year....

#1 Financial Benefit of Homeownership: Family Wealth

by Emello Pagani | May 18, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers

While growing up, we were taught by our parents and grandparents that owning a home is a financially savvy move. They explained how a mortgage is like a “forced savings plan.” When you pay rent, that money is lost forever. When you make a mortgage payment, much of...

U.S. Homeownership Rate Rises to Highest Point in 8 Years

by Emello Pagani | May 4, 2020 | Buyers, First Time Home Buyers

For nearly two months, most of us have been following strict stay-at-home orders from our state and local governments. It is a whole new way of life that has put our daily lives on pause. On the other hand, many of us have also found a sense of comfort by slowing down...