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The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth

The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth

by Brandon Lamar | Jan 6, 2021 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as part of the American Dream, providing families with a place that is their own and an avenue for building...
Turning a House into a Happy Home

Turning a House into a Happy Home

by Brandon Lamar | Dec 24, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

We talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, we’re drawn to the emotional reasons for homeownership. No matter the living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain scent...
The Difference a Year Makes for Homeownership

The Difference a Year Makes for Homeownership

by Brandon Lamar | Dec 22, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. Here’s a look at three of them. 1....
Homeownership Is a Key to Building Wealth

Homeownership Is a Key to Building Wealth

by Brandon Lamar | Nov 10, 2020 | For Buyers, For Sellers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

For years, real estate has been considered the best investment you can make. A major reason for this is due to the net worth a household gains through homeownership. In fact, according to the 2019 Survey of Consumer Finance Data from the Federal Reserve, for the...
Rent vs. Buy: How to Decide What’s Best for You

Rent vs. Buy: How to Decide What’s Best for You

by Brandon Lamar | Nov 3, 2020 | Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, median rent continues to rise. With today’s low mortgage rates, there’s great opportunity for current renters to make a move into homeownership that stretches each dollar a little bit further. While the best timeline to buy a home...
A Homeowner’s Net Worth Is 40x Greater Than a Renter’s

A Homeowner’s Net Worth Is 40x Greater Than a Renter’s

by Brandon Lamar | Oct 7, 2020 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

One of the best ways to build your family’s financial future is through homeownership. Recent data from the Federal Reserve indicates the net worth of a homeowner is actually over 40 times greater than that of a renter. Maybe it’s time to start thinking about buying a...
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