Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: April 2, 2018, 10:00 amOwning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed. Realtor.com recently reported that: “Buying remains the […]
The Cost of Renting vs. Buying Today [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 30, 2018, 10:00 am Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (28.9%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (15.7%), the choice becomes obvious. […]
Freddie Mac: Rising Mortgage Rates DO NOT Lead to Falling Home Prices
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: March 22, 2018, 10:00 amRecently, Freddie Mac published an Insight Report titled Nowhere to go but up? How increasing mortgage rates could affect housing. The report focused on the impact the projected rise in mortgage rates might have on the housing market this year. Many believe that an increase […]