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How Homeownership Boosts Family Wealth

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America is heralded as a land of promise and potential. It is a land where anyone can become "someone," as long as they're willing to put in the dedicated time, energy, and effort required to do so. Owning your own home has long been considered an integral part of the American Dream, and for good reason. Studies repeatedly demonstrate that homeownership is a powerful way to build household wealth. This week, Arrowhead Title, Inc. is here to take a closer look at the evidence and discuss how owning a house at the Lake of the Ozarks may help you boost your family's wealth. Increasing Rent Prices One of the most immediate ways that homeownership helps boost familial wealth is by enabling families to lock in mortgage rates that will remain consistent throughout the duration of the loan (often 15, 20, or 30 years). Conversely, lease agreements typically only last for 1-2 years, at which point a new contract will need to be signed if the tenants wish to remain on...

4 Unbeatable Advantages of Homeownership

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Are you on the fence about whether to buy your first home at the Lake of the Ozarks or to keep renting? If you're stuck weighing your pros and cons, Arrowhead Title, Inc. is here to help you make the right decision!  If you can afford it and you plan to live in the same place for at least three years, buying you own home is almost always the smarter option. Owning your own home brings with it a unique sense of financial integrity and stability that does wonders for your personal and your financial lives. Here's a quick snapshot of the main advantages of owning your home. 1. Stable Housing Costs While some mortgage loans offer adjustable rates, long-term home loans offer a major advantage  for people planning to stay in the same place for many years : the payment amount will remain the same throughout the duration of the loan. Conversely, renters are subject to the whims of their landlords and may see increases in their rent payments year after year. Not only...