Thinking about buying a home this year? The calendar might be your biggest money-saving tool. While many buyers plan to wait until spring, January quietly delivers one major advantage: lower prices and stronger leverage. According to recent data, buyers who move early can save more than $23,000 compared to those who wait until May. That’s not pocket change. That’s down payment money, rate buydown power, or long-term monthly breathing room. Let’s break down why buying […]
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Why 36% of Americans Choose Real Estate for Long-Term Wealth
When it comes to long-term investments, Americans have a clear favorite: real estate. According to a recent Gallup poll, 36% of Americans believe real estate is the best long-term investment, outpacing stocks (22%), gold (18%), savings accounts (13%), bonds (4%) and cryptocurrencies (3%). Why is that the case? Let’s dive into why so many people believe that owning property is the ultimate way to build wealth over time. The Popularity of Real Estate as a […]
Read MoreIs the 2020s Market an Outlier? Comparing Historical Home Price Trends to Today’s Boom
The 2020s housing market continues to defy expectations. National home prices have surged over the past four years, surpassing growth experienced in entire previous decades. This rapid climb has many wondering – is this a sustainable trend, or are we due for a correction? Today, we are diving into the historical data and exploring what this means for you. 2020s Home Price Growth: Surpassing Expectations National home price growth in the early 2020s has already […]
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