House hunting can be a daunting task, and even more so if you’re doing it solo. But if you’re secure in your job and committed to a location, embracing a solo lifestyle can actually be a liberating and exciting step in your life. So if you’re heading into homeownership on your own, here is a complete guide on choosing the perfect[...]
Owning a home is more than just a comfortable space to rest after a long day – it’s an incredible way to build your wealth over time. If you’re wondering how purchasing a home can build your path to financial prosperity, Artisan Built Communities has curated a list of key factors that make homeownership a stepping stone in creating lasting wealth. Investment Growth When[...]
In the typically male-dominated landscape of homeownership, single women buyers have emerged as a formidable homebuying force. Despite lower household incomes and an increasingly unaffordable housing market, they have succeeded in outperforming their male counterparts. This dramatic shift in homeownership, as documented by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), challenges conventional norms and takes us on an intriguing journey of[...]
When homeowners walk into the door of a new home they’ve spent months anticipating, it should be an exciting celebration. That’s why Artisan Built offers its homeowners just that by throwing a Red Carpet Welcome Home event! For many homebuyers, moving day can be stressful. Artisan Built turns their homeowners’ first steps into their new home into a special, stress-free celebration.[...]
Homeownership is widely recognized as the leading source of net worth among families and Atlanta middle-income households gained wealth over the past decade due to home appreciation. Housing wealth itself is primarily achieved by price appreciation gains, and the nation has seen home prices accelerate at a record pace during the course of the last decade. A new study from the[...]
While purchasing a home is a massive financial undertaking, there are a few tips homeowners can implement to make the most out of owning a home. Whether a veteran homebuyer or a brand-new homeowner, special tax deductions can lessen the financial burden of purchasing and maintaining a home. Make the most out of tax season by implementing these five essential tips: Organization[...]
Think you can’t afford to own your own home? Think again. If you currently rent, chances are you can buy. We'd love your feedback on our why rent when you can own article! Please comment at the bottom. The Federal Housing Finance Agency made changes in the summer of 2021 that mean on-time rent can count in underwriting for government sponsored[...]
Southeast Area Production Manager Tricia Jones with New American Funding joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss mortgages and achieving homeownership in today’s market. Jones joins host Carol Morgan on the All About Real Estate segment. After relocating to Atlanta 22 years ago for work, Jones fell in love with the South and has been in the real estate industry[...]
The answer to, "How long do Atlanta homeowners stay put?" Not as long as in other places! Homeowner tenure in Atlanta has declined. A recent report from Redfin shows that Atlanta homeowners are bucking a national trend. In most places, the length of time homeowners have been in their homes – called homeowner tenure – has increased over the last decade.[...]
In a recent report, ATTOM revealed more Americans are opting for homeownership in place of leasing due to skyrocketing rental prices. In the 2022 Rental Affordability Report, the nation’s premier property database showed a median-priced home is more affordable than renting in 58% of the counties analyzed despite rising home prices. The building industry and homebuyers continue to experience a unique[...]