The Art of Homeownership Blog

What Does A Recession Mean For The Housing Market? As rising interest rates and inflation are decreasing the demand for homes, fears of a...

Should You Have a Co-signer on Your Mortgage? A common question we hear is whether or not someone should have a co-signer on their mortgage. The...

What Does a Real Estate Agent Mean by Comp? What does your real estate agent mean when they say the word “comp?” It’s short for “comparable” and is...

3 Reasons Why Your House is a Great Investment While there are some advantages to renting, your house is a great investment. Here are a few reasons...

One of the biggest challenges we see in this industry is first-time homebuyers struggling to save money for a down payment. Here are a few tips we’ve...

When you buy a house, should your down payment be as high as you can afford? Not necessarily. There are several reasons why you should pay a lower...

If you are buying a home today, you need to be prepared to pay more for your appraisal than you originally anticipated.   That is simply the nature...

Is Buying a Home as an Airbnb a Good Idea?   Airbnb is great. It lets homeowners make a little extra money and travelers get a great deal on a place...

Should You Buy a Rental Property? Rental property is a great way to both build wealth and provide new income streams. Should you buy a rental...

Rent vs. Buy Calculator   Can’t decide whether you should rent or buy your next home? Enter your information in this...