Category: Home Ownership

Buy, Sell or Wait? COVID-19 and DMV Real Estate

April 6, 2020

We hope this blog post finds you well. Our family is doing well. Alyssa had to cut short her semester in Spain, but it seems

What Colors Bring the Most Green?

September 26, 2019

Conventional wisdom says that houses sell better when they’re painted with neutral colors like white, eggshell, and taupe—and generally that is true. But a new

The Cost of NOT Owning Your Home

November 30, 2017

Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your

5 Awesomely Easy Landscaping Projects

July 17, 2017

No need for fancy DIY skills, a lot of money, or a ton of time to pull off these yard upgrades. It’s your yard —

The Importance of Home Equity in Retirement Planning

June 23, 2017

We often discuss the difference in family wealth between homeowner households and renter households. Much of that difference is the result of the equity buildup

What first-time millennial buyers need to know about the spring housing market

May 24, 2017

(Washington Post) Will this be the year that millennials finally start buying houses? This is the question the real estate market seems to ask every

Tax Return Depressing? Owning a Home Could Help

April 26, 2017

Many Americans got some depressing news last week; either their tax return was not as large as they had hoped or, in some cases, they

The Connection Between Home Prices & Family Wealth

March 24, 2017

Over the next five years, home prices are expected to appreciate 3.22% per year on average and to grow by 17.3% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home

The Impact of Homeownership on Family Health

February 27, 2017

The National Association of Realtors recently released a study titled ‘Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing.’ The study confirmed a long-standing belief of most