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It turns out a lot of millennials want to buy a home someday — a whooping 89 percent according to a new Apartment List survey. But, just 5 percent expect to buy in 2019 and 34 percent say they will wait at least five years. Why the lag? While the dream of homeownership is strong, […]
This time of year we tend to look back and realize how much has changed and how much we accomplished. We can do a lot in a year, right? But, those goals and tasks happen day-by-day. It’s the daily effort where success really happens. This truth was never more evident than when our team here […]
Along with year-end parties, comes New Year goal setting, right? It’s time to look forward and envision where you see yourself this time next year. Is owning a home on your list of goals? Before you stumble upon that dream home while out looking at holiday lights, take these three simple year-end steps that will […]
Among life goals, homeownership is second only to retirement – ranking higher than getting married, having children and traveling the world, according to Bank of America’s Homebuyer Insights report. Where do you rank homeownership? If you’re here, you might agree that owning a home is a top priority. Yet, you may be overlooking the wide […]
After 10 years of service, three deployments and 500 missions in the U.S. Army, Austin-based REALTOR® Raoul Rowe transitioned to civilian life, earned an IT degree and became a licensed REALTOR®. Today, he’s using his personal experience to help more veterans transition back home and succeed in their path to homeownership. “It felt like you […]
Are you willing to wait seven years to save for a down payment? According to Zillow, that’s what it will take for buyers today, making it the longest to save for a down payment since the height of the housing crisis in 2008. We know buyers are up against rising interest rates and home values […]
By Liz Keuler, Editor – Readynest by MGIC When you last accepted a new job, you probably researched benefits – everyone wants to know about health insurance, vacation time, the 401k match and whether or not there’s free coffee. But did you ask about employer-sponsored down payment assistance? If it’s been a while since your […]
Saving for a down payment is a considerable barrier to homeownership. With rising home prices and interest rates and tight lending standards, the path to homeownership has become more challenging, especially for low-to-median-income borrowers and potential first-time homebuyers. Yet most potential homebuyers are largely unaware that there are low– and no–down payment assistance programs available […]
Amber Bennett is simultaneously pursuing two big goals – her dream to compete in the Olympics in beach volleyball and her real estate career. “Most athletes need to find a flexible job to earn a living while training. As a Realtor, I can have a career on my terms without giving up my Olympic dream,” […]
If you’re like most first-time homebuyers, the down payment is your biggest hurdle to getting into a home of your own. It makes sense — buying a home is likely the biggest purchase you’ve ever made and you don’t have the proceeds from a previous home sale to use for your down payment. Down payment […]
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