While no one can predict the future with certainty, most experts expect to see modest growth in the U.S. housing market for the remainder of this year and next. Inventory will remain tight, mortgage rates will continue to creep up, and affordability will remain a major issue in many parts of the country. So what…
Do you ever look around the house and think, “I don’t need all this space”? When you were younger, you probably dreamed of having a bigger home. You may have wanted the guest room, office and bedrooms for each kid, a two-car garage, huge backyard with a swimming pool and master bedroom with a walk-in closet. But…
No one likes to think about disasters. Severe weather, fire, theft—or even a seemingly small issue like a broken pipe—can wreak havoc on your home and result in thousands of dollars in damages. Fortunately, a good homeowners insurance policy can offer you peace of mind that you and your family will be financially protected if…
The residential rental market is now the fastest-growing segment of the housing market. In the United States, the demand for single-family rentals, defined as either detached homes or townhouses, has risen 30 percent in the past three years.1 And in Canada, rental units now account for nearly one-third of the country’s homes, with particular demand…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.