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Not-So-Typical Ways to Put Together that Down Payment for Your Dream Home

Not-So-Typical Ways to Put Together that Down Payment for Your Dream Home

by Stig Bergquist | Sep 17, 2023 | Advice For Buyers, Budget Statistics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, Home Buyers, Home Buying

Programs: So, you’ve got your eyes set on owning a house, but the big bad down payment is standing in your way. You’ve probably heard that banks usually want a hefty 20% of the home’s price upfront. Anything less, and you’ll likely end up shelling out for private...
Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know.

Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know.

by Stig Bergquist | Jun 19, 2023 | Buyers, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

If you’re planning to buy your first home, then you’re probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One of the expenses that may be at the top of your mind is your down payment. If you’re intimidated by how much you need to save for...
Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers

Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers

by Stig Bergquist | May 31, 2023 | Buyers, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shares, you’ll have to...
Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals

Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals

by Stig Bergquist | Apr 12, 2023 | Buyer, Buying Myths, Down Payments

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for some of these expenses....
THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF HOME-BUYING

THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF HOME-BUYING

by Stig Bergquist | Feb 8, 2023 | Advice For Buyers, Advice for Homeowners, Building Costs, Costs, Down Payments, Economic Factors, Home Buying, Home Value

Buying a home is one of the most exciting – and stressful – things you can do. There are so many things to think about and keep track of, and mistakes are easy. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the seven deadly sins of home-buying – from not getting pre-approved for a...
Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate

Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate

by Stig Bergquist | Oct 12, 2022 | Buyer, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers

If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen dramatically. If...
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