Rent vs. Buy Calculators

by Carole Hiu Miller | Sep 14, 2023 | Advice For Buyers, Advice For Renters, Budget Statistics, Challenges, Home Value, Rent vs. Buy

It is sometimes difficult to know in a changing real estate market whether buying a home or renting one is better financially.  Many people have found that using a calculator designed to answer that question helpful. Realtor.com, as one would expect, has a...

Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?

by Carole Hiu Miller | Sep 13, 2023 | Baby Boomer, Buyer, Buying Myths, Demographics, Rent vs. Buy

Are you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you have a lot to consider. Will you move to a different state or stay nearby? Is it time to downsize or do you want...

Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation [INFOGRAPHIC]

by Carole Hiu Miller | Jun 23, 2023 | Buyer, Infographic, Rent vs. Buy

Some Highlights Wondering if it makes sense to buy a home today even when inflation is high? When other costs go up due to inflation, buying a home helps you keep your monthly housing expense steady. Rents typically increase with inflation. Maybe that’s why, according...

Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation

by Carole Hiu Miller | May 24, 2023 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertainty about a...

Reasons To Consider Condos in Your Home Search

by Carole Hiu Miller | Mar 22, 2023 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Are you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering – condominiums, also known as condos. According to Bankrate: “A condo can be a more affordable entry point to homeownership than a...

What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2023

by Carole Hiu Miller | Mar 20, 2023 | Buyer, First Time Home Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or...