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3 Feb 2025

Two Resources To Help You Buy a Home Right Now

A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable. Maybe you feel the same way. With inflation driving up day-to-day expenses, saving enough to buy your first home is more of a challenge. But here’s the thing. With the right resources and help, you can … Read More

Assistance Programs, buyers, buying power, down payment, FHA, first time homebuyer
2 Jan 2025

Simple Steps To Help You Save for Your First Home

  Turning a dream into reality starts with one thing: a plan. And if buying your first home is on your list of goals, now’s the perfect time to put a plan in motion to help you save. And the best part? Reaching your savings goal doesn’t mean making huge … Read More

down payment, first time homebuyer, homebuyer, pre-approved, qualify for a mortgage
22 Oct 2024

The Benefits of Using Your Equity To Make a Bigger Down Payment

Did you know? Homeowners are often able to put more money down when they buy their next home. That’s because, once they sell, they can use the equity they have in their current house toward their next down payment. And it’s why as home equity reaches a new height, the … Read More

buying power, down payment, equity, home equity, mortgage rates, PMI
12 Sep 2024

What To Know About Closing Costs

Now that you’ve decided to buy a home and are ready to make it happen, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for the costs that are a typical part of the homebuying process. And while your down payment is probably the number one expense on your mind, don’t forget … Read More

buyers, closing costs, concessions, down payment, saving for a home
20 Jun 2023

Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know.

If you’re planning to buy your first home, then you’re probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One of the expenses that may be at the top of your mind is your down payment. If you’re intimidated by how much you need to … Read More

down payment, first time homebuyer
19 Jul 2016

5 in 10 Millennials Still Consider Down Payment a Barrier

91% Millennials Want to Own a Home Most renters would like to take the next step toward homeownership. They just don’t think they can – yet. This makes sense considering some renters require rent assistance from any source possible, for example GoFundMe finds that some FundMe pages are asking for … Read More

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