How much do you have saved for a down payment on a home? For many would-be homebuyers, saving up enough funds to cover a down payment and closing costs often feels like a monumental task. Luckily, you may be able to purchase a home with far less money down than you thought. A down payment …
You finally found your dream home and feel like you’re ready to start down that road to homeownership. It’s such an exciting time! But with so many fees and payments, you start to wonder if you are really ready as a buyer. Do you have the funds to cover all the costs or should you …
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Gen X and the Baby Boomers have a new buyer to contend with: millennials. According to the National Association of Realtors, millennials comprise the largest single generation of home buyers in the country. Yet if you’re a millennial, it can be hard to feel like you’re part of a powerful group of home buyers. If anything, the home buying process can seem a little intimidating. If you have …
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Ever think that you might need some outside help if you were ever to buy your first-time home? You’re not alone here. The National Association of Realtors® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Report estimates that a quarter of first-time home buyers use gifts from family to make the down payment on a home. The down payment often represents …
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