Share Allen is no stranger to entrepreneurial life. Starting in the beauty industry, Share moved to interior design and then decided to pursue her lifelong passion in real estate, which was first ignited by her mother over 35 years ago.  

Homeownership has always been part of the American dream — but it hasn’t been equally achievable for all. Understanding these gaps is important as homeownership offers stability for families and it is one of the key means of building wealth in the U.S. 

Buying and owning a home is a dream for many Americans. Unfortunately the experience can be stressful — especially for first-time buyers in this market. It’s one of the biggest transactions anyone can make in their lifetime. But that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be exciting.

Eric Hill’s first introduction to the real estate business began at the age of 18 when he bought his first home in Atlanta. After getting his real estate license in Georgia in 2005, Eric continued to work his day job as a middle and high school teacher while working as a realtor on the side. This is when his love for real estate began to blossom. 

An Atlanta native, Beth Blevins has called the Charlotte area her home for the past 28 years. It’s where she raised her family and where she previously worked as a bank manager and stockbroker. It’s also where she used her background in finance and investments to help her break into the real estate business 17 years ago.

It’s been a big and weird year, but the housing market has seen huge gains—with mortgage applications 33% higher than in 2019. Some digital mortgage firms have even seen up to a 40% increase in purchase applications.