Key takeaways: Most buyersāespecially first-timersāthink they need a 20% down payment to purchase a home. Believe it or not, a majority of todayās buyers put down significantly less than 20%! Want to know if homeownership is within your reach? Contact Linda Craft & Team at 919-235-0007 to start your real estate journey! No, You Donāt [ā¦]
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You May Already Have Enough Money Saved for a Down Payment!
One of the biggest misconceptions for first-time homebuyers is how much youāll need to save for a down payment. Contrary to popular belief, you donāt always have to put 20% down to buy a house, especially if you take advantage of government-backed programs or incentives. Are you eager to buy a home but arenāt sure if [ā¦]
How Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help You Achieve Homeownership
Itās no secret that buyer demand has reached an all-time high here in the Triangle. Many first-timers have decided to make the leap towards homeownership thanks to historically low interest rates, as well as increased affordability. However, many would-be buyers arenāt quite sure how to start the processā¦or how much they can actually afford. If [ā¦]
Find Out Why More Than Half of Buyers are Wrong About Down Payments
True or false: if youāre buying a home, you need to have at least a 20% down payment? If you answered true, you arenāt aloneāso did 62% of Americans. But in reality, that couldnāt be further from the truthāand you donāt have put off your home-buying dreams just because you canāt come up with 20% [ā¦]
How A Daily Latte Affects Your Real Estate Goals
With summer on its way out and fall just around the corner, itās prime latte season. Pumpkin spice, maple pecan, salted caramelāsome of the best seasonal flavors make their debut! While itās great to treat yourself to a cup of coffee every now and then, those small expenses can really add upāespecially if youāre pinching [ā¦]