Posts Tagged ‘Real Estate Investing’
Things To Avoid After Applying for a Home Loan
Kevin Brierton – 6.22.2022 Once you’ve applied for a mortgage to buy a home, there are some key things to keep in mind. While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating, be careful when it comes to making any big purchases. Here are a few things you may not realize you need to…
Read MoreThe Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year
Kevin Brierton – 6.21.2022 If you own a home, your net worth likely just got a big boost thanks to rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. And today, based on recent home price appreciation, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – here’s…
Read MoreWhy Achieving the Dream of Homeownership Can Be More Difficult for Some Americans
Kevin Brierton – 6.20.2022 Today we take time to honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. When it comes to real estate specifically, equitable access to housing has come a long way, but the path to homeownership is still steeper for households of color. The Gap in Homeownership Rate in America…
Read MoreHome Price Deceleration Doesn’t Mean Home Price Depreciation
Kevin Brierton – 6.16.2022 Experts in the real estate industry use a number of terms when they talk about what’s happening with home prices. And some of those words sound a bit similar but mean very different things. To help clarify what’s happening with home prices and where experts say they’re going, here’s a look at a…
Read MoreA Majority of Consumers Say It’s a Good Time To Sell Your House
Kevin Brierton – 6.15.2022 If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling your house, you’re probably looking for the best time to make your move. That means you’re likely balancing a number of factors, like your changing needs, where you’ll go when you sell, and today’s mortgage rates in order to time it just right. According to recent data,…
Read MoreIs the Housing Market Correcting?
Kevin Brierton – 6.14.2022 If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Here’s what you need to know. The housing market is moderating compared to the last two years, but what everyone needs…
Read MoreMore Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment Than Ever Before
Kevin Brierton – 6.13.2022 Americans’ opinion on the value of real estate as an investment is climbing. That’s according to an annual survey from Gallup. Not only is real estate viewed as the best investment for the ninth year in a row, but more Americans selected it than ever before. The graph below shows the results of the…
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