Homeownership: The Heart of the American Dream

Everyone’s vision for the future is personal and unique.

Everyone’s vision for the future is personal and unique.
Some Highlights While there are many financial perks to owning a home, there are also powerful non-financial benefits to consider if you’re thinking about making a move. Homeownership allows you to express yourself, gives you greater privacy and comfort, enhances your connection to your community and loved ones, and is an achievement to feel proud…
Some Highlights Mortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity while planning your homebuying budget, confidence in your ability to secure a loan, and helps sellers know…
With all the headlines and talk about housing affordability, it can be tempting to get lost in the financial side of buying a home.
Last year, as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their home off the market because it wasn’t selling.
There’s no arguing this past year has been difficult for homebuyers.
It’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real Estate Correspondent at CNBC, says: “The stunning jump in home values over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic has given U.S. homeowners record amounts of housing wealth.” That’s great for your…