In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how homeownership can propel you toward a stronger future. Here’s a dive into three often-overlooked financial benefits of homeownership and how preparing for Meet Our Team
Archives for February 2021
Inside Newsom’s declining approval rate
Presented by ACEC California and Mattress Recycling Council Good morning, California. It’s Wednesday, February 3. Low marks for vaccine rollout Gov. Gavin Newsom at a news conference near Sacramento on April 3, 2020. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo/PoolGov. Gavin Newsom’s approval rating has fallen from record-high levels notched earlier in the pandemic, according to two polls Meet Our Team
Homewood now offering backcountry touring workshops
Submitted to the Sierra Sun Homewood will offer a series of workshops this winter that range from foundational courses for those who have never tried backcountry skiing or snowboarding before, to avalanche safety courses and sessions for experienced backcountry enthusiasts interested in augmenting their skills. Photo by Chris Bartkowski Building on the backcountry Meet Our Team
Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home?
Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, but the thought of needing a large down payment might make you want to pump the brakes. Today, there’s still a common myth that you have to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. This means people who could buy a home may Meet Our Team
Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year.
Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or take the leap into homeownership. They look at their earnings and savings and then decide what makes the most financial sense. That equation will most likely take into consideration monthly housing costs, tax advantages, and other incremental expenses. Using these measurements, recent studies show that it’s Meet Our Team
Rent Relief Bill
Gov. Newsom has signed into law SB 91, a bill that provides financial assistance to qualifying housing providers and tenants of up to 80 percent of the unpaid rent accrued since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID relief legislation passed by Congress with bipartisan support and signed into law in December set aside $25 billion for direct financial relief to rental property providers Meet Our Team
