• How To Turn Homeownership into a Side Hustle,The Wateridge Group

    How To Turn Homeownership into a Side Hustle

    This approach serves a strong purpose. As Manny Garcia, Senior Population Scientist at Zillow, says: “For those first-time buyers navigating the ‘side hustle culture,’ where a regular 9-to-5 might not quite cut it for homeownership dreams, rental income can step in to help . . .” Basically, it can h

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  • How Buying a Multi-Generational Home Helps with Affordability Today,The Wateridge Group

    How Buying a Multi-Generational Home Helps with Affordability Today

    Cost Savings: About 28% of first-time buyers and 11% of repeat buyers are deciding on a multi-generational home to save on costs. By pooling their resources, households can share the financial responsibilities like mortgage payments, utilities, property taxes, and maintenance, to make homeownership 

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  • Unpacking The Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership,The Wateridge Group

    Unpacking The Long-Term Benefits of Homeownership

    The second map shows, nationwide, home prices appreciated by an average of over 297% over a roughly 30-year span. This nationwide average tells you the typical homeowner who bought a house 30 years ago saw their home almost triple in value over that time. That’s a key factor in why so many homeowner

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