Have You Been Asking Yourself These Questions? Am I tired of rising rents? Will it be less expensive for me to buy versus renting? Will my income increase as quickly as my rent? Will it be more or less expensive to buy next year? Is 2023 finally the year to stop renting, to buy my Charlotte area home and stop paying my landlord's mortgage instead of my own? Should I lock in my monthly housing cost for years to … (30 comments)
Deciding whether to buy or rent a home right now is not easy, especially for first-time home buyers. And that’s because there is no one-size-fits-all answer. The best choice for you depends on a number of factors ranging from your financial goals to your local market.
If you (or a friend or family member) are wondering whether you should buy sooner rather than later, check out our latest blog post → Buy Now or Keep Renting?
In this post, we lay out the five critical questions that anyone thinking … (32 comments)
Homeowners throw better Super Bowl Parties! It's Superbowl Sunday...watching the big game at your home with your friends and family, even if it is a smaller gathering this year than in past years, can offer many advantages. Check out the 5 reasons homeowners throw better Super Bowl parties in the infographic below.
Reasons It's Good To Be A Homeowner On Any Sunday, Not Just On Superbowl Sunday!
Increasing rental costs. The median cost of renting has risen steadily over the past 30+ years. There is a long-standing … (30 comments)
Yes, yes, yes! I'm definitely telling you that! With historically low interest rates it's a great time to buy.
And have you heard that a homeowner's net worth is 40X greater than that of a renter? In other words, if you become a homeowner, not only will you save money now because the cost of renting has been increasing over time compared with the cost of owning, you'll be building your wealth over the long term.
THE COST OF RENTING VERUS THE COST OF OWNING OVER TIME
6 More Reasons To Stop Renting And Become … (27 comments)
We already know many of the reasons it makes sense to stop renting and to buy a home: To have a hedge against inflation and to fix your housing costs for years to come To stop paying your landlord's mortgage To take advantage of tax benefits To build wealth long-term To have control over the space you live in Owning a home remains a cornerstone of the American Dream As if these reasons aren't enough, ApartmentList.com's recent Charlotte Rent Report ranked Charlotte #10 for the Fastest Increases in Rents … (22 comments)
It's Superbowl Sunday...watching the big game at your home with your friends and family can offer many advantages.
4 More Reasons It's Good To Be A Homeowner On Any Sunday, Not Just On Superbowl Sunday!
High rental costs. The median cost of renting has risen steadily over the past 30 years. There is a long-standing rule that a household should not spend more than 28% of its income on housing expenses. With nearly half of renters (48%) surveyed already spending more than that, and with their rents likely to rise again… becoming … (26 comments)
IS YOUR INCOME KEEPING PACE WITH RISING RENTS IN 2023?
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