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Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a Row

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

$\"Real$ In an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best long-term investment (see graph below): If you’re thinking about purchasing a […]

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Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy / Ajeenah Crittendon

$\"Owning$ If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning a home is more affordable than renting in the majority of the country. The 2022 […]

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Avoid the Rental Trap in 2022

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

$\"Avoid$ Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide whether to look for a new house or another apartment, it’s important to understand the true costs of renting in 2022. As a renter, you should know rents have been rising since 1988 […]

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4 Things Every Renter Needs To Consider

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

$\"4$ As a renter, you’re constantly faced with the same dilemma: keep renting for another year or purchase a home? Your answer depends on your current situation and future plans, but there are a number of benefits to homeownership every renter needs to consider. Here are a few things you should think about before you settle […]

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Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year

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

$\"Renters$ Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic: “Since January of this year, the national median rent has increased by a staggering 16.4 percent. To put that in context, rent growth from January […]

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Experts Agree: Homeownership Provides a Path to Long-Term Wealth

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

$\"Experts$ A recent survey from LendingTree.com found there are multiple reasons why Americans would choose to purchase a home instead of renting. Some of the most popular non-financial reasons given include: The flexibility to make the space your own The pride homeownership offers The sense of stability In the same survey, 41% of respondents say they’d […]

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111,285 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year

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

$\"111,285$ The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. According to the latest research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Homeownership is a key pathway to building wealth and narrowing […]

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Reasons Renters Buy [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Some Highlights

When deciding whether you should rent or buy, make sure you’re considering these factors.
Buying a home means consistent monthly payments. Homeownership also helps to build your wealth. And owning a home gives you greater flexibility…

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Have You Ever Seen a Housing Market Like This? [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Rent vs. Buy / Ajeenah Crittendon

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Some Highlights

Whether you’re buying or selling – today’s housing market has plenty of good news to go around.
Buyers can take advantage of today\’s mortgage rates to escape rising rents and keep monthly payments affordable. Sellers can reap the benefits of multiple offers and a fast sale.
If this sounds like good news to you, let’s connect today so you can capitalize on the unique opportunity you have in today’s market.

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What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership

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

$\"What$ As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. According to recent data from ApartmentList.com: “The first half of 2021 has seen the fastest growth in rent prices since the start of our estimates in 2017. Our national rent index has […]

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