When Amanda and Vincent DeRise went to view a 140-year-old Victorian home for sale in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, their real estate agent didn’t mince words: It was a “money pit.” But the DeRises saw a way into the wealth engine that has defined middle-class America for generations. While it’s no secret that homeownership builds wealth…
As homeownership slips further out of reach for young Americans, a new bill introduced by Virginia Congressman John McGuiretakes aim at two ends of the housing market at once: first-time homebuyers struggling to afford a home, and senior homeownersreluctant to sell because of steep capital gains taxes. The proposed legislation, called the American Dream Act,…
Whether you’re a fan of the Seattle Seahawks, the New England Patriots, or just football in general, Sunday’s big game is the moment you’ve waited for all season. Attending the Super Bowl is a bucket list experience for die-hard fans across the nation—an experience that is wildly out of reach for many, given the high…