Purchasing a house has become an increasingly popular way to achieve financial security and generate wealth. As per Freddie Mac, buying a home is a key aspect of wealth creation and financial stability, thanks to the equity built through monthly payments and home price appreciation. With the Maine r

A recent Harris Poll survey found that 8 out of 10 Americans are prioritizing buying a home, and approximately 28 million Americans plan to buy one in the next 12 months. Homeownership offers numerous financial and non-financial benefits, so the number of Americans prioritizing it should come as no

A large segment of our population is coming to a point in their lives where they need to plan for their future housing during retirement. As you approach this phase as a homeowner, there are various alternatives to consider. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the

One of the biggest hurdles in the housing market right now is the limited availability of homes for sale. Chief Economist at First American, Mark Fleming, outlines two primary reasons for this lack of supply in today’s real estate market. According to Fleming: “Two dynamics are keeping existing-home

As the housing market gears up for spring, many people are concerned about the recent changes in home prices. With so much confusing data and misleading headlines, it can be hard to navigate the market. However, Nataliya Polkovnichenko, Ph.D., Supervisory Economist at the Federal Housing Finance Age