Real Estate Marketing & Beyond

Mortgage, Zillow

Saving for a down payment now takes an average of 7 years

By Mike Wheatley | October 25, 2018

Featured News, US Real Estate

Analysis shows Chicago is the easiest place to save for a down payment

By Mike Wheatley | August 23, 2018

If you’re struggling to save up for a down payment on your first home, you could do a lot worse than move to Chicago, where it’s possible to do so within just three years, according to a new analysis from RealEstate.com.

Residential, US Real Estate

Millennials go to great lengths to achieve homeownership

By Mike Wheatley | July 5, 2018

Millennials are showing such a strong desire to get into homeownership that many are willing to make big sacrifices or take on a second job.

Crowdfunding, Featured News, Real Estate Investing, US Real Estate

Cash-strapped buyers turn to crowdfunding to raise a down payment

By Mike Wheatley | May 16, 2018

A growing number of aspiring homeowners are turning to crowdfunding platforms as a way of raising funds to cover their down payments. Crowdfunding platforms such as HomeFundMe and Feather the Nest have recently emerged, catering specifically for the home down payment market, Realtor.com reports. The idea is that wannabe homeowners can use the platforms to […]

Mortgage, US Real Estate

More parents are helping their kids with down payments

By Mike Wheatley | April 17, 2018

Millennials are increasingly expecting their parents for greater help when it comes to housing. A report from Apartment List that surveyed 13,000 people born between 1981

Residential, US Real Estate, Zillow

Singles must save for 11 years to be able to afford the down payment on a home

By Mike Wheatley | February 20, 2018

What with prices soaring and inventories growing ever tighter, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for singles in particular to find an affordable home.

first time home buyers without agent

Home Buying, US Real Estate

Saving For A Home: Heres a Few Tips

By Brian Kline | November 30, 2017

A good strategy to save the down payment and closing costs to purchase a home requires several steps. While saving money towards the down payment is always good, it’s not necessarily the place to begin. Your first house is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Accomplishing it takes not only perseverance but also good […]

Crowdfunding, Featured News

First-time buyers turn to crowdfunding, and lenders are backing it

By Mike Wheatley | October 9, 2017

Would be home buyers who can’t afford to save for a down payment are increasingly looking at crowdfunding options to fund their home purchases.

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