ownership: Concerned About Value? - 02/29/20 07:55 AM
Real Estate has always been seen as a means or pathway to wealth. It's proven to be more reliable than stocks and bonds and should have a place in your "wealth-building" portfolio even if your only Real Estate asset is your primary residence. So, how much growth can you expect? No one really knows, as all markets go up and go down. However, the folks at KCM have provided a realistic 10-year summary below. 
 
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 … (2 comments)

ownership: To Own or Not to Own?... - 12/09/19 09:05 AM
...That is the Question. There are many reasons for making the decision to own your own home or not owning a home. I have quite a few people I know that have sold their homes and now are renters, And I know many folks that are now considering entering the market to purchase a home. The decision is personal and different for everyone. That being said, if you are a person that wants to own a home, let's see about...
The True Cost of Not Owning Your Home   There are great advantages to owning a home, yet many people continue to … (6 comments)

ownership: Continue to Rent OR... - 08/07/19 08:06 AM
...Purchase a home? That's a question many are asking these days.
There are as many reasons to rent as there are to purchase a home. We all know that Real Estate ownership has been considered to be a hard asset vehicle to establish wealth. 
On the side of owning... there is a real sense of comfort knowing you have a sense of permanence and stability. The article below lists...
 
5 Powerful Reasons To Own Instead Of Rent   Owning a home has great financial benefits.
In a recent research paper, Homeownership and the American Dream, Laurie S. Goodman and Christopher Mayer of the Urban Land … (12 comments)

ownership: Is Home Ownership Really Important? - 01/23/19 08:37 AM
Of course, the answer to the question is a resounding YES!! Owning Real Estate improves a homeowner's wealth over a person who decides to rent. In many areas of the country Real Estate prices can be a deterrent to home ownership. BUT, never give up. Begin with a Starter Home, make improvements...(sweat equity), trade up and do it all over again until you reach your goal home. 
 
The Importance Of Homeownership To The American Dream   For centuries, people in this country have seen homeownership as part of the American Dream. Whether they were born here or immigrated from another country, they … (8 comments)

ownership: What Are The Benefits? - 07/13/17 09:23 AM

The 5 Greatest Benefits Of Homeownership   Recently, Freddie Mac reported on the benefits of homeownership. According to their report, here are the five benefits that “should be at the top of everyone’s list.”
Homeownership can help you build equity over time. Your monthly payments will remain stable. You may have some tax benefits. You can take pride in ownership. Homeownership improves your community. Let’s expand on each of Freddie Mac’s points:
Homeownership can help you build equity over time. Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts a Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, … (2 comments)

 
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