The Stories Behind the Debate

In all the recent debate about the value of homeownership in America today, an article in the Wall Street Journal online recently caught our eye – “10 Reasons to Buy a Home.”

Owning a home isn’t for everyone. NAR advocates responsible, sustainable homeownership. But for those who are ready and able to make this commitment, the article offers some good reminders about the benefits, both social and financial, of owning a home.

To read the full article, visit: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703376504575492023471133674.html.

Talk to a Prudential Waterfront Properties Realtor® about why they do what they do. For example, what does the opportunity to own their own home mean to their clients or how does homeownership affect the surrounding community? They can share experiences about why Smith Mountain Lake homeowners decided to own a home in the first place, and whether they would still make the same decision today and why or why not.