• Not a Crash: 3 Graphs That Show How Today’s Inventory Differs from 2008,Paula Castro

    Not a Crash: 3 Graphs That Show How Today’s Inventory Differs from 2008

      Even if you didn't own a home at the time, you probably remember the housing crisis in 2008. That crash impacted the lives of countless people, and many now live with the worry that something like that could happen again. But rest easy, because things are different than they were back then. As Bus

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  • Homeownership: The Heart of the American Dream,Paula Castro

    Homeownership: The Heart of the American Dream

      Everyone’s vision for the future is personal and unique. But for many, common goals include success, freedom, and prosperity — values closely tied to having your own homeand the iconic feeling of achieving the American Dream. A recent survey by Bankrate reveals exactly that: homeownership is still

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  • Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year,Paula Castro

    Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year

      If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you're building equity much faster than you might think. Here’s how it works. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. Over the past year, ther

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