The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner.

Home prices continue to rise as we move through the summer, and that's good news for sellers in the Boston area who are looking to maximize their home's potential. If you're on the fence about whether to list your house now or later, the question you should really ask is: will this price appreciation last?