Category: Tenants
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Housing Relationship Between Supply and Affordability
A 2022 study from political scientists in the University of California system found that a majority of Americans do not believe that increasing the supply of housing makes it more affordable. And this perception was not unique to homeowners but also prevailed among renters who bear the brunt of America’s housing shortage. New Construction –…
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Storage Solutions for a Dorm
Some Ideas to Create More Storage in Your Dorm When you’re heading off to college, it’s fun to imagine how functional your dorm will be. But, reality hits you the moment you walk in there for the first time. It’s small….really small. Dreams of a clutter-free living space disappear as you realize that you’re expected…
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Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth
You may have heard some peope say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long term investment that helps your net worth grow over time..…
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Your Tax Refund
Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news. Yout tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying…
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Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There!
We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to being a buyer in today’s market that give you good reason to stick with your…
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Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision
Why Buying a Home is a Sound Decision If you are thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one. That means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the coming years. How will that impact your investment? This year, we aren’t seeing home prices…
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Balancing Your Wants & Needs as a Homebuyer this Spring
Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the number of homes for sale is increasing, it is still 43.2% lower than…
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Should You Rent Your House or Sell It?
If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel, and they are an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years. According to a Harris Poll…
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Homeownership Investment
Homeownership Is an Investment in Your Future There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. If you are in that position, remember that it’s important to consider…