How Buying a Multi-Generational Home Helps with Affordability Today   In today's world of rising housing costs, many buyers are looking for ways to still be able to buy a home. Some of them have found a solution in multi-generational living. Multi-generational living is when two or more adult generations live together under one roof. This includes siblings, parents, or even grandparents....

Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?   Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over two decades (see graph below):     That can feel like a little bit of a gut punch if you’re...

The Difference Between Renting and Buying a Home   Some Highlights _x005F_x0001_When deciding between buying a home or renting, think about these three important factors. _x005F_x0001_Buying a home means avoiding rising rents, owning a tangible and valuable asset, and growing your wealth over time. _x005F_x0001_If you’re ready to enjoy...

Growing Your Net Worth with Homeownership   Take a moment to imagine where you want to be in a few years. You might be thinking about your job, money, wanting more stability, or goals you want to reach soon. Is homeownership a part of that vision? If it is, you should know owning a home has a whole lot of financial benefits. One of the many reasons to buy a home is that...

The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023   Are you thinking about making a move? If so, all the speculation that home prices would crash this year may have you feeling a bit on edge about your decision. Let the data and the experts reassure you. Prices aren’t in a downward spiral and will actually finish the year strong. Even though you may have heard talk that...

Are Grandparents Moving To Be Closer to Their Grandkids?   During the pandemic, many people distanced themselves from their loved ones for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay away from their grandkids, especially as schools started to open. That’s because it would have been risky to visit with their grandchildren who may have gotten sick from school. Now that the pandemic...