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Buying a Home Young is the Key to Building Wealth

[ad_1] Homeowners who purchase their homes before the age of 35 are better prepared for retirement at age 60, according to a new Urban Institute study. The organization surveyed adults who turned 60 or 61 between 2003 and 2015 for their data…
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Homeownership Remains a Huge Part of the American Dream

[ad_1] As we head into 2019, many news outlets and housing experts warn that the housing market may slow down. Over the last six years, the inventory of homes for sale has been near historic lows, which has been the force behind increasing…
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Will Your Side Hustle Buy You a House This Year?

[ad_1] The top concern for most first-time home buyers is their ability to save for a down payment. According to a new survey, 36% of millennials took on a second job to make their dreams of homeownership a reality in 2017.  Among millennials…
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Females Are Making It a Priority to Invest in Real Estate!

[ad_1] Everyone wants a place to call home; a place that gives them a sense of security. We are currently seeing major interest from females who want to achieve this dream, and the numbers are proving it! In 2018, for the second year in a…
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Still Think You Need 15-20% Down to Buy a Home? Think Again!

[ad_1] According to a new study from Urban Institute, there are over 19 million millennials in 31 cities who are not only ready and willing to become homeowners, but are able to as well! Now that the largest generation since baby boomers…
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Should I Buy Now? Or Wait Until Next Year? [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: The cost of waiting to buy is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices & interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts interest rates to rise to 5.2%…
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Is Buying a Home Really More Stressful Than Planning a Wedding? [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: According to a new survey from Open Listings, 62% of Americans ages 25-54 believe that buying a home is more stressful than planning a wedding. Many young couples are saving for a wedding and a home at the same time. The…
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Is Buying a Home Really More Stressful Than Planning a Wedding? [INFOGRAPHIC]

[ad_1] Some Highlights: According to a new survey from Open Listings, 62% of Americans ages 25-54 believe that buying a home is more stressful than planning a wedding. Many young couples are saving for a wedding and a home at the same time. The…
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Homeownership is a Dominant Gene

[ad_1] There are many things that factor into the decision to buy a home. New research from the Urban Institute suggests that one of those things may be inherited from your parents. Children are More Likely to Own a Home if Their Parents…
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Having Trouble Saving Enough for Your Down Payment? Crowdfund It!

[ad_1] You 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”…
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Homebuyers Willing to Sacrifice ‘Must-Haves’ in Favor of Good School Districts

[ad_1] It should come as no surprise that buying a home in a good school district is important to homebuyers. According to a report from Realtor.com, 86% of 18-34 year-olds and 84% of those aged 35-54 indicated that their home search areas…
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The Wave of Millennial Homebuyers Continues to Swell

[ad_1] Many have written about the millennial generation and whether or not they, as a whole, believe in homeownership as a part of attaining their American Dream. Comparatively speaking, millennials have taken longer to obtain traditional…