by Lori Neighbors | Oct 5, 2026 | Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate Insights, Rent vs. Buy
For a lot of first-time buyers, owning a home can feel perpetually a few years out of reach. Saving for a down payment takes time, and each year you spend renting can make owning feel further off.But buying your first home doesn’t have to happen to feel like a far...
by Lori Neighbors | Jul 16, 2026 | First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate Insights, Rent vs. Buy
Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t changed in 14 years. It’s real estate. And this year, that answer comes with even more conviction behind it. New data shows...
by Lori Neighbors | May 18, 2026 | Equity, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, Real Estate Insights, Rent vs. Buy
It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?”With everything in the news, that concern makes some sense. No one wants to make a big financial decision at the wrong time. But here’s what’s important to know. You...
by Lori Neighbors | Apr 16, 2026 | Equity, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate Insights, Rent vs. Buy
You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking.With today’s home prices and mortgage rates, renting can feel like the easier path. In some cases, it might even seem like the only...
by Lori Neighbors | Feb 25, 2026 | Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate Insights, Rent vs. Buy
Renting can feel like the easier choice right now. There’s no big down payment. No dealing with surprise repairs. And no long-term commitment.But then your rent goes up again. And again. And suddenly the thing that seemed flexible starts looking… expensive, especially...
by Lori Neighbors | Jan 12, 2026 | First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Real Estate Insights, Rent vs. Buy
Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back.According to a Bankrate survey, 2 out of every 5 (42%) Americans...
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