We often discuss why it makes sense financially to buy a home. There are also many emotional reasons why you should buy a home, some even more powerful than financial reasons. 

No matter the size or layout of your house, feelings of a home differ among different people....

As we approach the new year, we have been warned that the housing market is expected to slow down. The inventory of homes for sale has remained low for the the last six years or so, causing increases in home prices. 

These trends have been great for sellers as they...

Unless you are living with family or a friend rent-free, you are paying a mortgage. You are paying a mortgage whether you buy or rent, the difference when you rent is that you are paying the landlord's mortgage rather than your own. When you buy your own home, your mon...

The national home prices have risen by 5.4% in the last year. While the home prices increased, the interest rates remained low. The low interest rates encourage buyers to enter the housing market and also secure low rates.

Sellers are commonly concerned about the short-...

Over the span of the last 6 years, home prices have dramatically appreciated. The increase in home prices have increased home equity levels. The number of "cash-out" refinances has been increasing, coming close to the numbers seen during the 2008 crash. 

The high number...

Many buyers are hesitant to enter the housing marketing in the winter season. Here are some reasons you should consider buying now, rather than waiting. 

Prices are on the rise 

Prices have been increasing over the last 12 months. According to the Home Price Insight repo...