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Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?

Baby Boomers, Buying Myths, Demographics, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy / By Ajeenah Crittendon

Are you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change?

Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy / By Ajeenah Crittendon

You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now.

Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy / By Ajeenah Crittendon

Today’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year?

Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy / By Ajeenah Crittendon

Wondering if it makes sense to buy a home today even when inflation is high? When other costs go up due to inflation, buying a home helps you keep your monthly housing expense steady.

Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy / By Ajeenah Crittendon

You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more.

Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy / By Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Homeownership$ There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. As Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), explains: “The desire for homeownership is strong. […]

Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy / By Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Should$ While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still high, remaining around 8%. This news impacted the stock market and added fuel to the fire for conversations about a recession. You’re likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as you watch the cost […]

The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy / By Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"The$ With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now’s the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here are just a few of the benefits that come with homeownership. Homeowners Can Make Their […]

Why Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy / By Ajeenah Crittendon

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 …

The U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Rent vs. Buy / By Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"The$ 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. population live in a home they own, […]