• Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation,Heather Witte

    Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation

    Rising Rents and Inflation: During inflation, rents tend to increase as landlords pass on rising costs to tenants. Survey results indicate that a significant number of landlords plan to raise rents in the next year, potentially burdening renters with escalating expenses.       2. Stability of Housin

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  • Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers,Heather Witte

    Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers

    Thinking of selling your house? You'll be surprised to know how much buyers value energy efficiency and eco-friendly features nowadays. According to the 2023 Realtors and Sustainability Report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 48% of agents have noticed consumer interest in sustainabili

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  • A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low Equity,Heather Witte

    A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low Equity

    Media coverage often mentions a decline in homeowner equity, which is closely tied to home values. When home prices rise, equity grows, and when prices fall, so does equity. Recently, home prices experienced a slight drop in the latter half of 2022, impacting equity. However, despite this dip, homeo

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