The Ownify blog

Are you tired of paying rent but feel stuck and unsure how to take the next step towards owning your first home? While it’s natural to have doubts, don’t let them be a barrier preventing you from taking a big leap into homeownership.

There’s nothing like falling in love with your first home.

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?