There are many benefits to owning your own home. Even so, many renters are still on the fence about whether homeownership is right for them. Here are 3 reasons to seriously consider buying a home: 1. Build Wealth with Home Equity Did you know the net worth of a...
The average homeowner has a net worth over 40 times greater than that of a renter. The difference is staggering and continues to widen. The simple truth is—owning a home is one of the most effective ways to build lifelong wealth. Even though values go up and down,...
Buying a home? You’re bound to come across some unfamiliar terms in the process. The home-buying process is complex and can be filled with a number of real estate terms that often cause homebuyers to become confused. While your realtor can help you understand any...
Homeownership is an important milestone and quite possibly the biggest purchase of your life. Before starting your home buying journey, you’ll want to be financially prepared. If you’re thinking about buying a home, here are four smart steps to take before you begin...
Homeownership has always been the first step on the path to building wealth. But in these unprecedented times, you might be hesitant to make such an important and substantial purchase. Here are three reasons why you should consider buying a home in 2021: 1. Low...
Starting a business from home can be very rewarding, but it isn’t always easy. New business owners often find themselves working from the couch, taking over the kitchen table, or squeezing a desk into a crowded storage room. But these simple home office solutions are...
When it comes to investment properties and second homes, people generally use these two terms synonymously, when in reality, they are two very different concepts. A second home is a place where somebody takes up residence for part of the year, such as a vacation...
We first want to preface this by saying that this isn’t a review of neighborhoods in the municipality of North Kansas City. This is a look at popular neighborhoods and areas north of the downtown area of Kansas City (regularly referred to as The Northland) by locals....
Buying a home is a pretty significant financial decision. The good news is that Kansas and Missouri have a wide variety of loans in place to help first time buyers. The bad news is that, if you aren’t careful, interest rates could have you paying a significant amount...
Preparing to buy your first home can be one of the most exciting times in your life, but it’s important to get it right. With an effective amount of research and preparation, your starter home can be a happy place to start the next stage of your life and a savvy...