US Real Estate, Zillow

Zillow: If you're saving for a home, cut down on the parties!

By Mike Wheatley | August 16, 2017
Destination bachelor and bachelorette parties are becoming the new norm for many millennials who prize experience and grew up with The Hangover's depiction of pre-wedding adventure. However, those who attend just nine of these trips in a lifetime
Mortgage, US Real Estate

40% of Americans still overestimate down payment costs

By Mike Wheatley | July 14, 2017
Some real estate buyers make false assumptions about how much of a down payment they need to be able to buy a home, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors. The NAR’s 2017 National Housing Pulse survey of 1,500 adults nationwide found that almost 40 percent of consumers believe a down […]
Mortgage, US Real Estate

The rise of equity-sharing, down payment assistance

By Mike Wheatley | May 31, 2017
A new trend is seeing finance companies help buyers with down payments on a home in exchange for future equity in their properties.
Residential, US Real Estate

States offer housing assistance to college graduates to entice them to stay put

By Mike Wheatley | May 10, 2017
Recent college graduates are being offered a helping hand towards homeownership in some states, which are prepared to grant them thousands of dollars towards buying a property
Featured News, Mortgage, US Real Estate, Zillow

70% of renters say they can't afford a down payment to buy a home

By Mike Wheatley | April 13, 2017
Even though a mortgage payment is more affordable than a rent payment on a monthly basis, renters say they can't buy a home due to the pricey down payment.
Home Buying, Mortgage, US Real Estate

You don't need a 20 percent down payment to buy a home

By Mike Wheatley | February 21, 2017
It's great if you actually have 20 percent to put down on your first home, but this kind of down payment isn't necessary by all means. Still, many prospective homebuyers believe that 20 percent down is the norm, and that could be holding them back from buying their first home.
Home Buying, Mortgage

Down payments needn't be a drag on first-time buyers

By Mike Wheatley | January 20, 2017
The vast majority of first-time home buyers say a lack of funds for a down payment is the main reason why they're yet to make a move in the property market, but many don't realize that not everyone needs to pay 20 percent down to move forwards.

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