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Why Waiting to Buy A Home May Cost More

Why Waiting to Buy A Home May Cost More

by Mark Chaffee | Feb 16, 2021 | Housing Affordability, Mortgage Tips

If you’re on the fence about purchasing a home, here’s an important piece of advice: buying a home sooner rather than later could save you money. This is because three things can happen while you’re waiting to buy: Mortgage rates can increase Home prices can increase...
How COVID-19 Has Changed Home Buying and Selling

How COVID-19 Has Changed Home Buying and Selling

by Mark Chaffee | Jun 23, 2020 | Housing Affordability, Mortgage Tips, Real Estate Market

In a matter of months, the coronavirus has reshaped the lives and plans of countless Americans in big ways and small. If you’re one of the many households that was preparing to buy or sell a home this year, you may be wondering if you can still safely, smoothly and...
Home Prices: The Difference 5 Years Makes

Home Prices: The Difference 5 Years Makes

by Mark Chaffee | Mar 7, 2018 | Housing Affordability, Owning Vs Renting, Vermont Real Estate

The economists at CoreLogic recently released a special report entitled, Evaluating the Housing Market Since the Great Recession. The goal of the report was to look at economic recovery since the Great Recession of December 2007 through June 2009. One of the key...
80% of Renters Believe Homeownership is a Part of Their American Dream

80% of Renters Believe Homeownership is a Part of Their American Dream

by Mark Chaffee | Feb 21, 2018 | Financial Fitness, Housing Affordability, Owning Vs Renting, Vermont Real Estate

According to the latest Aspiring Home Buyers Profile by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 82% of surveyed renters desire to own a home in the future, with 80% believing homeownership is a big part of achieving their American Dream. The profile went on to...
Whether You Rent or Buy, Either Way You’re Paying a Mortgage!

Whether You Rent or Buy, Either Way You’re Paying a Mortgage!

by Mark Chaffee | Feb 13, 2018 | Financial Fitness, Housing Affordability, Owning Vs Renting, Vermont Real Estate

There are some people who have not purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize, however, that unless you are living with your parents rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your...
Buying A Home Is More Affordable Than Renting In 54% Of US Counties

Buying A Home Is More Affordable Than Renting In 54% Of US Counties

by Mark Chaffee | Jan 29, 2018 | Financial Fitness, Housing Affordability, Owning Vs Renting, Vermont Real Estate

According to ATTOM Data Solutions’ 2018 Rental Affordability Report, “buying a median-priced home is more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property in 240 of 447 [or 54% of] U.S. counties analyzed for the report.” For the report, ATTOM Data Solutions compared...
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