In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how homeownership can propel you toward a stronger future. Here’s a dive into three often-overlooked financial benefits […]
Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide what makes the most financial sense. That equation will most likely take into consideration monthly housing costs, tax advantages, and other incremental expenses. Using these […]
If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the lender to confirm or verify the value of the home prior to lending a buyer money for the purchase. […]
According to many experts, the real estate market is expected to continue growing in 2021, and it’s largely driven by the lasting impact the pandemic is having on our lifestyles. As many of us spend extra time at home, we’re reevaluating what “home” means and what we may need in one going forward. Here are 4 […]
In a year when we’re learning to do so much remotely, homebuying is no exception. From going to work to attending school, grocery shopping, and even seeing our doctors online, digital practices have changed the way we live. This year, rather than delaying their home purchases, buyers – alongside their trusted real estate professionals – […]
Is Buying a Home Today a Good Financial Move? There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache for many. However, it has also prompted more Americans to reconsider the meaning of “home.” This quest for a place better equipped to fulfill our needs, along […]
For many first-time home buyers, the idea of a 20% down payment is terrifying. It’s one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership. Maybe you want to own a home some day, but the thought of saving up thousands of dollars for a home purchase has deterred you from seriously considering it. Believe it or not, […]
Many home buyers, especially first-time buyers, can feel overwhelmed when searching for a home. There are often hundreds of listings on the market at once. In our area alone, there are more than a thousand listings available in Plymouth, Canton, and Northville Michigan! Picking a home that can accommodate you and your guests can be another challenge. […]
Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner. It’s time for longer days, warmer evenings, and frequent trips to the neighborhood pool for community-centered fun, but first you have to find your new home in the Canton area. The good news is that there are plenty of choices. The bad news is that having […]
Searching for a home in the Canton area is exciting. You’ve created your list of wants and needs, dreamed about home décor, signed up to see new homes before they come on the market, and spent what seems like hours scrolling through online photo galleries of your favorite homes. But financing, while it is a […]
