• How Down Payment Assistance Opens the Door to Homeownership,Michael Copenhaver

    How Down Payment Assistance Opens the Door to Homeownership

    Many people are eager to buy a home right now while affordability continues to be a highlight of the current housing market. However, a recent survey by Sparks Research shows that 20% of first-time homebuyers cite a lack of financial education as a barrier to homeownership. This is definitely understandable. If you don’t feel comfortable with the financial process of buying […]

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  • Two Important Impacts of Home Equity,Michael Copenhaver

    Two Important Impacts of Home Equity

    Equity continues to rise, helping American homeowners secure a much more stable financial future. According to the most recent data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $9,800 in equity over the past year. In addition, experts project 2020 home prices to continue rising. With prices going up, equity gains will also keep accelerating. Black Knight just reported: “The annual percent […]

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  • Home Values Projected to Keep Rising,Michael Copenhaver

    Home Values Projected to Keep Rising

    As we enter the final months of 2020 and continue to work through the challenges this year has brought, some of us wonder what impact continued economic uncertainty could have on home values. Looking at the big picture, the rules of supply and demand will give us the clearest idea of what is to come. […]

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