Matthew Covi of Chimney: Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

Buying (and now owning) a home can be a challenging endeavor. Our journey started with a year-long search for the right home. We then went through a stressful six-month renovation. And as sticker shock set in, we ended up needing to take out a HELOC to pull it all off. It was by far the biggest investment I’ve made in my life so, of course, the experience had its ups and downs.

Matthew Covi of Chimney: Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

Buying (and now owning) a home can be a challenging endeavor. Our journey started with a year-long search for the right home. We then went through a stressful six-month renovation. And as sticker shock set in, we ended up needing to take out a HELOC to pull it all off. It was by far the biggest investment I’ve made in my life so, of course, the experience had its ups and downs.

Matthew Covi of Chimney: Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

Buying (and now owning) a home can be a challenging endeavor. Our journey started with a year-long search for the right home. We then went through a stressful six-month renovation. And as sticker shock set in, we ended up needing to take out a HELOC to pull it all off. It was by far the biggest investment I’ve made in my life so, of course, the experience had its ups and downs.

Matthew Covi of Chimney: Is Homeownership Still the American Dream?

Buying (and now owning) a home can be a challenging endeavor. Our journey started with a year-long search for the right home. We then went through a stressful six-month renovation. And as sticker shock set in, we ended up needing to take out a HELOC to pull it all off. It was by far the biggest investment I’ve made in my life so, of course, the experience had its ups and downs. Now we’re living in our dream (starter) home as we await the arrival of our little girl, and I’ll let you in on a secret. It was all worth it.

Millennials, Gen Z Continue to Lag Behind in Homeownership

Millennials and Gen Z—the most underrepresented cohorts in homeownership—continue to lag behind after nearly two years into the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey by PropertyShark, New York.

Stanley Middleman of Freedom Mortgage: Let’s Use What We Learned from Past Housing Mistakes

We must remember to encourage people to buy homes they can afford and educate them on the costs that go with owning a home. That includes advising consumers not to borrow as much money as they possibly can, lest they become “house poor” and miss out on being able to create a more financially secure future for themselves and their families.