How to Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality This Year
Jeff Spedding
January 18, 2021
In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream ” speech. Through his passion and determination, he
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Why Right Now May Be the Time to Sell Your House
Jeff Spedding
January 15, 2021
The housing market made an incredible recovery in 2020 and is now positioned for an even stronger year in 2021. Record-low mortgage interest rates are a
Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures?
Jeff Spedding
January 13, 2021
At the onset of the economic disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, the government quickly put into place forbearance plans to allow homeowners to remain
What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values?
Jeff Spedding
January 12, 2021
According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve months. The dramatic rise was brought about as the
The Importance of Home Equity in Building Wealth
Jeff Spedding
January 6, 2021
Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder leading to household wealth. As Freddie Mac recently posted: “Homeownership has cemented its role as
The Difference a Year Makes for Homeownership
Jeff Spedding
December 22, 2020
Over the past year, mortgage rates have fallan more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. This is a great
Homeowner Equity Increases an Astonishing $1 Trillion
Jeff Spedding
December 20, 2020
In a year that was financially devastating for many Americans, some good news for most homeowners is the dramatic gain in home equity over the
How Remote Work Can Power Your Vacation Home Sale
Jeff Spedding
December 20, 2020
This year, the opportunity to work remotely has increased the demand for vacation homes. Gay Cororaton, Senior Economist and Director of Housing and Commercial Research at the National
The Path to Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]
Jeff Spedding
December 20, 2020
Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home and not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Here’s a map with 10 simple steps
Knowledge Is Power on the Path to Homeownership
Jeff Spedding
December 20, 2020
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the homebuying
5 Ways to Improve your Home’s Security
Jeff Spedding
December 20, 2020
Photo by PhotoMIX Ltd. via Pexels Worried about package theft, break-ins and other crime? Even if you have a home security system, there are still steps you can take