• Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today,Michael Copenhaver

    Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today

    Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census shows rents have been climbing pretty steadily since 19

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  • Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008,Michael Copenhaver

    Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

    You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening

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  • The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today,Michael Copenhaver

    The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

    There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined

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