Category: Homewisdom
Casa antigua o nueva: ¿qué es lo mejor para usted?▸
Cuando uno comienza el proceso de la compra de casa, tanto la edad como el estilo arquitectónico de una casa pueden ser aspectos que requieren alta consideración. Hay muchos otros…
The ABCs of Homeowner’s Insurance▸
Homeowner’s insurance is required by mortgage lenders, but why do you need it and what does it protect? For most of us, a home is the most valuable investment…
Old home or new home – what’s right for you? ▸
When beginning the process of home purchase, the age and architectural style of a house can be a big consideration. There are a lot of other factors to consider…
When is 1.1 greater than 12?▸
Every so often, we come across an opinion piece from a self-appointed financial expert arguing that homeownership is a bad investment for most Americans. So it was no surprise to…
Fighting Against Financial Inequality▸
Last week, Homewise sent a cohort to the Prosperity Summit, a conference of hundreds of organizations who all work to help families build financial assets and closing the wealth gap. We came back energized about our roles in tackling the wealth gap.
How Homeownership Leads to Financial Security▸
Take a spin through the cable channels on any given day (first you have to find someone over the age of 40 who still pays for cable) and you’ll find countless shows about homeownership: buying, selling, searching, flipping, trading, designing and redesigning.
Even for Those Who Never Dreamed, Owning a Home is Possible▸
Even as the worst real estate market since the 1930s casts a lingering shadow on the economy, home ownership is still the dream of the vast majority of Americans.
Renting vs Owning a Home▸
Renting vs owning a home. What’s the best answer? If the short-term goal of a monthly housing payment is to keep a roof over your head for the next 30 days, i’s the same whether that payment is for rent or a mortgage.
