Why It’s Better to Own Than Rent

06/01/202506/02/2025 / F. Hill Slowinski

June is National Homeownership Month In honor of National Homeownership Month – celebrated every June – here are a few reasons why it’s better to own than rent. Equity & Appreciation. Every mortgage payment increases your ownership stake in the property—unlike rent, which goes to a landlord. Plus, over time, real estate typically appreciates in … Continue reading Why It’s Better to Own Than Rent

Maximizing Long-Term Financial Gains through Homeownership

06/28/202407/08/2024 / F. Hill Slowinski

Choosing to become a homeowner is generally one of the biggest decisions of your life. It’s a financial and emotional decision that must be made based on your individual circumstances. If paying rent has you leaning toward the security of owning your home, here are a few reasons why buying a home can make financial … Continue reading Maximizing Long-Term Financial Gains through Homeownership

Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

08/16/202309/04/2023 / F. Hill Slowinski

Selling home,Little house and money. If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gained more than you think. According to … Continue reading Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

The Difference Between Today’s Shifting Market and the 2008 Housing Crisis

08/04/2022 / F. Hill Slowinski

About 15 years ago, we experienced a housing crisis. Unfortunately, at that time, many Americans lost their homes and real estate investments. Although our current market is shifting, homeowners need not worry that history will repeat itself. The factors affecting today’s housing market are vastly different than they were in the mid to late 2000s. … Continue reading The Difference Between Today’s Shifting Market and the 2008 Housing Crisis

How Long Do Most Families Stay in Their Home?

08/15/201712/30/2017 / F. Hill Slowinski

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) keeps historical data on many aspects of homeownership. One of the data points that has changed dramatically is the median tenure of a family in a home, meaning how long a family stays in a home prior to moving. As the graph below shows, for over twenty years (1985-2008), the median … Continue reading How Long Do Most Families Stay in Their Home?