Tag: home ownership
9 Reasons why real estate RULES!
The economy ebbs and flows, markets change, and home prices go up – and eventually come back down to earth a bit. Those are some of the certainties we’re faced with in our financial lives. But through it all, home ownership is still THE best investment you’ll make in your lifetime. In fact, 94% of millionaires say that […]
The things that Americans spend (and waste) money on (Part 2)
Most of us spend a jaw-dropping amount of money every year on things that we don’t need – or even really want. So we’ve put this list together of what Americans spend on everyday goods and services – and how much cash we’re flushing down the drain. In part one of this blog, we covered […]
25 Facts about home ownership in the U.S. that show why mortgage education is vital
We’re nearly half a decade removed from the dark days of the real estate crash, mortgage meltdown, and Great Recession in the U.S., and yet we still have a shadow that’s cast over the national housing landscape. In fact, home ownership is at an alarmingly low level, despite low interest rates, strong job numbers, and […]
Think you can’t afford to buy a house? Here are 10 reasons why you’re probably wrong
A new survey shows that 81% of the renters would rather own their home if they could, so what is holding them back? A lot of it is perception and lack of knowledge, data reveals. Of course home ownership isn’t for everyone and some people just can’t afford it, but increasingly, owning a home can […]