With all the media about the hurting housing market, it was bound to happen. Time Magazine’s September issue show a beautiful home on the cover and then entices readers with the headline “Rethinking Homeownership.” Although I believe that the article “The Case Against Homeownership” is simply talking about the NOW situation in the market, what they are missing is that investing in homeownership is one of the largest drivers in wealth and stability over the long run. The Minnesota Home Ownership Center takes on the magazines article and makes it’s case for why home ownership IS a good thing(Although it may not be for everyone). The Minnesota Home Ownership Center goes on to show why the problem isn’t home ownership, but instead a culmination of factors that is the problem. The one solid fact that cannot be argued is that preparation and education is important when one decides to look into home ownership. The Home Stretch workshop is designed to help those who are thinking about home ownership. Home Stretch is a valuable tool to first time home buyers and should be considered by anyone thinking about or who has decided to make an investment in their future through home ownership.
Please check out the blog post written on Minnesota Home Ownership Center’s blog to read the rest of the story.
Owning a home can be one of the best things you can do to invest in your future. Not only financially, but emotionally as well. I agree that is isn’t a decision to be taken lightly, but with the proper education and expectations, making a house a “home” is a positively wonderful experience.
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