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Five Common Homeowner Questions for First-Time Buyers

July 12, 2022
By Anne Slifka

Today, the average first-time buyer is single and aged between 22 and 34 years. Ultimately, these trends and numbers bode well for the housing market in many aspects. But they also indicate that there may be a lack of real estate experience among buyers. Because of this, it’s only natural that many first-time buyers should have several important questions. If you or anyone you know has just made a first foray into being a homeowner, here are five such questions you should ask yourself, your broker, or your prospective seller:

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From Wall Street: Forget Owning. Rent the American Dream Instead

April 1, 2022
By Anne Slifka

Despite what Wall Street says, homeownership is the cornerstone of the American Dream; it remains the only reliable way for working-class Americans to build generational wealth. 

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GROWTH Story: Why Our Life-Changing Mission is so Important to Me.

March 26, 2022
By Anne Slifka

Our Story: Why Our Life-Changing Mission of Affordable Homeownership is so Important to Me. A GROWTH employee shares her personal story.

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Real Estate Trends:  National Love Your Pet Day

February 18, 2022
By Anne Slifka

Did you know that 80% of homeowners own a pet? In honor of National Love Your Pet Day, we’re dedicating this post to our furry, scaly, feathered friends.

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More Buyers “Priced Out” of Homeownership

February 16, 2022
By Anne Slifka

Increases in house prices and, soon, interest rates have an obvious impact on housing affordability reducing opportunities for affordable homeownership.

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Housing Trends: Home Purchasing Impact 2022

January 25, 2022
By Anne Slifka

Housing Trends: High Prices and Limited Inventory Continue to Impact Home Purchasing Ability in 2022. Many buyers locked out of homewwnership.

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FHFA’s Sandra Thompson to Address Racial Homeownership Gap

January 18, 2022
By Anne Slifka

President Biden nominates Sandra L. Thompson as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Thompson pledges to address racial homeownership gap.

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Save Money: Winter Energy Saving Tips

January 13, 2022
By Anne Slifka

With winter upon us, let GROWTH help you take the frosty bite out of utility bills. Save money with these winter energy saving tips.

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Top 5 Housing Challenges in 2021

January 5, 2022
By Anne Slifka

2021 was challenging for the housing market.  Covid-19. Skyrocketing prices. Increasing demand. Here is our list of the Top 5 Housing Challenges. 

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Single-Family Homes Built for Rent Reach Record High

November 18, 2021
By Anne Slifka

A Nation of Involuntary Renters. Single-Family Homes Built for Rent Reach Record High As Homeownership Rates Decline Amid Pandemic Woes.

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