Dispelling the Myth of the 20 Percent Down Payment
Since hitting a low point of 63 percent in 2016, the homeownership rate has rebounded, largely driven by millennial households purchasing their first homes. Many surveys, like one by Bank of the West, indicate that millennials are no different from previous...
Putting $0 Down on a Home Was Big Right Before the Housing Crisis—It’s Getting Popular Again
(TNS)—More Americans are taking out zero-down loans to buy a home, but not at the rate or with the risk that helped bring on the U.S. recession a decade ago. Experts say zero-down programs, through which people can purchase a house without a down payment, have become...
Not Ready for Primetime Buyers: How to Help Financially-Challenged Clients Overcome Obstacles
Even for those who have little to no financial hurdles to buying a home, the purchase process can be complicated, with unexpected challenges arising along the way. But for would-be buyers in a more challenging financial situation, these hurdles can all but quash their...
13 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes to Avoid
(TNS)—Buying your first home comes with many big decisions and can be as scary as it is exciting. It’s easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of home-shopping and make mistakes that could leave you with buyer’s remorse later. If this is your first rodeo as...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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