The Ownify blog

A post for real estate agents and financing partners. Homeownership is the most-mentioned milestone among adults 26 years and older, according to a Bankrate survey in March of 2022.

The housing market is certainly a hot topic of discussion across dinner tables and conference rooms alike. Many are wondering, should I buy a home in today’s market?

One of the most common ways in which Americans build wealth is through the equity in their homes. According to Janet Yellen, "Home equity accounts for the lion's share of wealth for most families." In fact, the desire to build equity is one of the main reasons individuals and families buy their homes rather than continue to rent. 

If becoming a homeowner is on your mind, you may have asked yourself: is now the right time to buy a home given today’s real estate market?