Rent vs. Buy

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

2022-10-19T06:00:40-04:00October 19th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy|

Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation? | Simplifying The MarketWhile 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

2022-10-17T06:00:02-04:00October 17th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy|

The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership | Simplifying The MarketWith 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]

2022-09-30T06:00:27-04:00September 30th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy|

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

2022-08-15T06:00:27-04:00August 15th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Rent vs. Buy|

The U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing | Simplifying The MarketThe 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, […]

Buying a Home May Make More Financial Sense Than Renting One

2022-08-03T06:00:58-04:00August 3rd, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy|

Buying a Home May Make More Financial Sense Than Renting One | Simplifying The MarketIf rising home prices leave you wondering if it makes more sense to rent or buy a home in today’s housing market, consider this. It’s not just home prices that have risen in recent years – rental prices have skyrocketed as well. As a recent article from realtor.com says: “The median rent across the 50 largest […]

Should I Rent or Should I Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC]

2022-07-15T06:00:56-04:00July 15th, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy|

Some Highlights It’s worth considering the many benefits of homeownership before you make the decision to rent or buy a home. When you buy, you can stabilize your housing costs, own a tangible asset, and grow your net worth as you gain equity. When ...

How Homeownership Impacts You

2022-06-02T06:00:49-04:00June 2nd, 2022|Categories: First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy|

How Homeownership Impacts You | Simplifying The MarketJune is National Homeownership Month, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on how impactful owning a home can truly be. When you purchase a house, it becomes more than just a space you occupy. It’s your stake in the community, an investment, and a place you can put your stamp on. If you’re thinking […]

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