by NICK FLERLAGE | Apr 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights There’s no doubt about it: homeowners love their homes, and that feeling has become even more important over the past year.The vast majority of homeowners say they’re emotionally attached to their home and that it has kept them safe during...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Apr 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us are beginning to plan for those long-awaited vacations we missed out on over the past year. Some households are focusing their efforts on buying a vacation home rather than staying in a hotel, too....
by NICK FLERLAGE | Apr 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
A recent Survey of Consumer Finances study released by the Federal Reserve reveals the net worth of homeowners is forty times greater than that of renters. If you’re wondering if homeownership is a good investment, the study clearly answers...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Apr 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives. The place we call home is one of the biggest things many of us are reevaluating. George Ratiu, Senior...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Apr 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Apr 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market. However, there are...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Some Highlights If your house is feeling a little cramped with the addition of adult children or aging parents, it might be time to consider a move-up into a multigenerational home that better suits your changing needs.With benefits that include a combined...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a very encouraging jobs report. The economy gained 916,000 jobs in March – well above expert projections of 650,000 to 675,000. The unemployment rate fell again and is now at 6%. What does this mean...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Apr 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is...
by NICK FLERLAGE | Apr 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to jumpstart your savings is by starting with the help of your tax refund. Using data from the Internal Revenue...
