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homeownership goals
Buying A Home
Kyle Costa

3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024

If buying or selling a home is your goal for 2024, it’s important to understand today’s housing market, know your why, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership goals in 2024 into focus. Over the last year, the economy had a big impact on the housing market, and likely on

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Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth
Buying A Home
Kyle Costa

The Dramatic Impact of Homeownership on Net Worth

If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home this year, here’s a powerful insight into the impact of homeownership on net worth that could give you the clarity and confidence you need to make your decision. Every three years, the Federal Reserve releases the Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF), which

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home affordability
Buying A Home
Kyle Costa

3 Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability

Over the past year, a lot of people have been talking about the factors affecting home affordability and how tight it’s gotten. But just recently, there’s been a little bit of relief on that front. Mortgage rates have gone down since their most recent peak in October. But there’s more to

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saving for a home
Buying A Home
Kyle Costa

What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be. One way to ease those concerns is to make sure you understand some of the costs you may encounter upfront. And to do that, always

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Happy home
Buying A Home
Kyle Costa

These Non-Financial Benefits Turn a House into a Happy Home

The word home truly means something different to everyone. Whether it’s sharing memories with loved ones around the kitchen table or settling in to read a book in your favorite chair, the emotional connections we have to our homes can be just as important as the financial ones. Let’s take a closer look

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2024 housing market forecast
Buying A Home
Kyle Costa

Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast

If you’re considering buying or selling a home soon, you want to know what to expect from the 2024 housing market. The good news is, that many experts are optimistic about the 2024 housing market forecast and feel we’ve turned a corner and are headed in a positive direction. In 2023, higher

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Why Homeowners Are Thankful They Own
Buying A Home
Kyle Costa

Why Homeowners Are Thankful They Own

Countless people have set out on the exciting journey of homeownership. Ask around and you’ll find the vast majority of homeowners are thankful they own their home. But why? It’s because of the many emotional and lifestyle benefits that come with being a homeowner. So, if you’re trying to decide if

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