• Weighing the Risks of Using Your 401(k) for a Home Purchase,James Lynch

    Weighing the Risks of Using Your 401(k) for a Home Purchase

    Longing to call a home your own but unsure how to amass a down payment? You're not alone. Many consider tapping into their 401(k) savings as a viable solution. However, before resorting to dipping into your retirement nest egg, explore alternative avenues and seek guidance from a financial advisor.

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  • Housing Market Split: What's Driving It and What It Means for Buyers and Sellers,James Lynch

    Housing Market Split: What's Driving It and What It Means for Buyers and Sellers

    Why do our local housing markets often seem different from what we read about online? It's because the US housing market is currently split in two, or bifurcated. This means that different parts of the country are experiencing very different conditions. What's that all about? Here's the breakdown. W

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  • Home Values Soar, Boosting Net Worths,James Lynch

    Home Values Soar, Boosting Net Worths

    When deciding whether to rent or buy a home, consider this key data point: The Federal Reserve Board releases a Survey of Consumer Finances every three years, which shows that homeowners have a significantly higher net worth than renters. Homeowners have a net worth that is almost 40 times greater t

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