Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: July 9, 2019, 10:00 amOwning a home has great financial benefits. In a recent research paper, Homeownership and the American Dream, Laurie S. Goodman and Christopher Mayer of the Urban Land Institute explained: “Homeownership appears to help borrowers accumulate housing and nonhousing wealth in a variety of ways, with […]
What You Need to Know About Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: June 19, 2019, 10:00 amWhether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts when it comes to buying a home. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to purchase homes with down payments below 20%, you […]
2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: June 10, 2019, 10:00 amFreddie Mac recently released a report entitled, “Perceptions of Down Payment Consumer Research.” Their research revealed that, “For many prospective homebuyers, saving for a down payment is the largest barrier to achieving the goal of homeownership. Part of the challenge for those planning to purchase a home is […]