Some financial advisors maintain that putting money in the stock market rather than buying a home is a better investment, particularly when housing prices and interest rates are high. For example, a contributor to Forbes notes: “Put simply, an investment in real estate earns just three to four percent per year historically; on the contrary, investments in the stock market post … [Read more...] about Should I Buy a Home or Put My Money in the Stock Market? It’s a good idea to do both!
Home Buyer Tips for the Fall of 2023 Don't Give Up: Buy Now
Transcript: If you're looking to buy a house in this real estate market, you're probably pretty frustrated right now. It's totally understandable. Prices are still pretty high and interest rates continue to make homes less and less affordable. I'm Angela Logomasini with Samson Properties, and today I'm going to give you a couple tips on how to navigate this crazy real … [Read more...] about Home Buyer Tips for the Fall of 2023 Don't Give Up: Buy Now
Home Ownership is a Wealth Generator Holding off on buying a home can be a costly mistake.
Did you know that owning a home is a wealth generator for many Americans? According to 2023 research by National Association of Realtors® (NAR) economists, "A typical homeowner’s net worth is 40 times higher than that of a renter.” Indeed, real estate is both a great financial investment, in addition to being a great investment in one’s quality of life. So, if you plan to … [Read more...] about Home Ownership is a Wealth Generator Holding off on buying a home can be a costly mistake.
Meet Olive Jane! Featured Neighborhood Pet
This is Olive Jane of Coventry Road. She’s a four-year-old confident and curious kitty. Her favorite hobby is to sit on her porch and watch birds with her humans. She loves to meet new neighbors and never passes up a good treat! Want your pet featured? Send a photo and a few sentences about your pet to: Move@DCRegionRealEstate.com. … [Read more...] about Meet Olive Jane! Featured Neighborhood Pet
Tracking Real Estate Trends It's still a seller's market.
After more than a year of interest rate hikes, the real estate market in 2023 is certainly different from early 2022, but one thing remains the same: The low inventory of homes for sale means it’s still a sellers’ market. The frenzied market of early 2022, when sellers would receive dozens of offers and sell extremely quickly, is behind us. Yet well-priced homes often still get … [Read more...] about Tracking Real Estate Trends It's still a seller's market.