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The Net Worth of a Homeowner is 44x Greater Than A Renter!

by on August 20, 2018 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy




The Net Worth of a Homeowner is 44x Greater Than A Renter! | Bridge Builders

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. Their latest survey data, covering 2013-2016 was recently released.

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The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]

by on August 17, 2018 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers




The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition [INFOGRAPHIC] | Bridge Builders

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Housing Market: Another Gigantic Difference Between 2008 and 2018

by on August 16, 2018 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers




Housing Market: Another Gigantic Difference Between 2008 and 2018 | Bridge Builders

Some are attempting to compare the current housing market to the market leading up to the “boom and bust” that we experienced a decade ago. They look at price appreciation and conclude that we are on a similar trajectory, speeding toward another housing crisis.

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Homebuyers Willing to Sacrifice ‘Must-Haves’ in Favor of Good School Districts

by on August 15, 2018 in First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Generation X, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers




Homebuyers Willing to Sacrifice ‘Must-Haves’ in Favor of Good School Districts | Bridge Builders

It should come as no surprise that buying a home in a good school district is important to homebuyers. According to a report from Realtor.com, 86% of 18-34 year-olds and 84% of those aged 35-54 indicated that their home search areas were defined by school district boundaries.

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Have You Outgrown Your Starter Home?

by on August 14, 2018 in For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers




Have You Outgrown Your Starter Home? | Bridge Builders

For many Americans, buying their first home is their first taste of achieving part of the American Dream. There is a sense of pride that comes along with owning your own home and building your family’s wealth through your monthly mortgage payment.

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