Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: August 22, 2018, 10:00 amYou read that right! First-time buyers across the country are getting creative when it comes to saving the necessary down payment to buy a home. Many couples are asking their wedding guests to contribute to their “Down Payment Fund” rather than fulfilling a traditional registry. […]
What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC]
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: July 20, 2018, 10:00 am Some Highlights: Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%. You may already qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit. Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you […]
First-Time Home Buyers Continue to Put Down Less Than 6%!
Article by: Simplifying the Market™Originally Published: July 16, 2018, 10:00 amAccording to the Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors, 61% of first-time homebuyers purchased their homes with down payments below 6% in 2017. Many potential homebuyers believe that a 20% down payment is necessary to buy a home and have disqualified themselves […]