by Wells Funding Group | May 18, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, you’re probably weighing a few different factors. The financial benefits of homeownership might be one of the reasons you want to make a purchase if you’re a renter, but the decision can also be motivated by...
by Wells Funding Group | Mar 28, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Rent vs. Buy
The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important today as inflation rises. But many people may not realize just how much owning a home contributes to your overall net worth. As Leslie Rouda Smith, President of the National Association of...
by Wells Funding Group | Mar 22, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
The past two years have taught us the true value of homeownership, especially the stability and the feeling of accomplishment it can provide. But homeownership has so much more to offer. Here’s a look at a few of the non-financial and financial benefits of owning a...
by Wells Funding Group | Mar 16, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Every year, many renters ask themselves the same question: Should I continue renting, or is it time to buy a home? If you’re a renter, chances are you’ve asked yourself that question at least once, and it’s likely because you’ve faced an increase in your monthly...
by Wells Funding Group | Feb 25, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights If you’re deciding whether to rent or buy, consider the many financial benefits that come with owning a home. As a renter, you build your landlord’s wealth and face rising costs. As a homeowner, you build your own net worth and can lock in your monthly...
by Wells Funding Group | Feb 21, 2022 | First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
In an annual Gallup poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best long-term...