Buying Myths
Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer This Spring
Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years.
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Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, there are a few things you should consider.
- Homeownership can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, builds your wealth, and serves as a hedge against inflation.
How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality
According to a recent Harris Poll survey, You May Not Need as Much as You Think for Your Down Payment [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights
- Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far less on their purchase.
- And with programs like FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, some qualified buyers are able to put down as little as 0-3.5%.