For many of us, the day we buy a home is going to be one of the biggest and most important days we’ll ever have. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most of us will ever make. Purchasing a home is a big commitment, and an investment in the future. And as such, it’s important to go into this process with support, guidance, and the right team in place. When purchasing a //READ MORE
Homeownership has always held an important place in American history. In many ways, it’s part and parcel of the classic “American Dream.” From the days when homesteaders claimed land and territory, to the housing boom spurred on by the G.I. Bill, and all the way to today, there has always been a unique lure to the prospect of owning a home, and all that entails. Even today, following the Great Recession, homeownership is still front of //READ MORE
The “American Dream” of homeownership is alive and well. According to a recent report from consumer information site NerdWallet, about 75% of Americans say buying a home is “a priority.” Similarly, NerdWallet’s reporting indicates that nearly a third of all Americans surveyed (32%) say that they are planning to buy a home within the next five years. Meanwhile, data from the Pew Research Center American Trends Panel suggests that 72% of American renters “want to buy //READ MORE
According to recent reports, total consumer debt in the US has been rising in recent years, with total outstanding consumer debt totaling more than $4 trillion as of December 2018. This data comes to us via the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Now, why is this important? Well, in many ways, consumer debt is one of the engines that drives the American economy. As a result, market watchers and economists keep a close //READ MORE
Buying and owning a home or a commercial property is about so much more than land or walls. Real estate is about building wealth. It’s about investing in the future. It’s about making a home, launching a business, creating memories and experiences that will last a lifetime. As such, many people ultimately find that there may come a time when they need to resolve a dispute or settle a conflict in order to protect that future //READ MORE
