📈 Rents Are Still Climbing Rents have gone up 30% since before the pandemic, according to recent data from Cotality, a housing analytics firm. That’s a huge jump—and the increases haven’t stopped. Today, average rents are still rising about 3% per year, and in some...
Why This Matters If you’ve been watching the news or checking prices at the store, you’ve probably noticed: things cost more than they used to. That’s inflation—and it impacts more than just groceries. It can also affect the value of your home and your...
Two Simple Steps to Find Your Price Range Buying a home is exciting—but knowing how much you can afford is the first and most important step. Let’s break it down into two simple parts. 💰 Step 1: Know Your Down Payment & Closing Costs Forget the old rule that says...
🏡 What’s Changing? Buying a home just got easier — especially if your dream home has a bonus living space! The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has updated its rules to help buyers like you. Now, you can use rental income from an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to...
Why Giving Money for a Down Payment Makes Sense Helping a child or loved one buy their first home isn’t just generous — it’s smart. You may not realize it, but a down payment gift could generate an impressive 17%+ annual rate of return. That’s far better than most...
