32% of first-time buyers get financial help from a relative or friend: NAR
Limited income was the most cited factor holding back non-homeowners from saving, according to a new survey released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 17
Down payment assistance tool offers buyer leads to loan officers
Subscribers can use an eligibility lookup feature to match clients with programs and compare up to 4 programs at once
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 19
5 apps that will help agents avoid becoming obsolete
Drew Uher, CEO of agent matching company HomeLight, suggests 5 must-have 'apps' agents should offer consumers in their 'app store'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 31
Economic uncertainty pushing millennials toward renting
Stagnant wage growth, rising home prices and memories of the last recession are keeping millennials on the sidelines
by Marian McPherson Nov 19
46% of homeowners say rising home prices have made life worse
A survey by Redfin found that Americans are stressed about home affordability and want the government to step in
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
How millennials can achieve their homeownership dreams in 4 steps
It's not all about giving up coffee and avocado toast -- three experts share how millennials need to tackle down payments
by Marian McPherson Aug 24
17% of millennials expect Mom and Dad's help on a down payment
A third of millennials expect to receive $1,000 or less in assistance from their parents — a small dent considering rapidly rising costs
by Marian McPherson Mar 15
Down Payment Resource bolsters agent lead gen tool
Merging Down Payment Connect with Facebook ads can give agents an edge with first-time homebuyers
6 savvy ways real estate agents can save their clients money
Get strategic -- and creative -- in your financing and marketing options to secure the best deal for your buyers and sellers
by Bernice Ross Mar 20
What agents should know about the massive growth of down payment assistance
What's available where and to whom when it comes to a little down payment boost
by Lew Sichelman Feb 28
Understanding the funding sources for down payment assistance
How to explain DPA programs to clients
by Dottie Sheppick Oct 13
Chicago Urban League, HomeSteps hosting free REO homebuyer event
Homebuying fair includes a complimentary tour and informational session
by Jennifer Riner Sep 15
The 20% fallacy: Why you do NOT need 20% down -- or do you?
Homebuyers have more options than they realize
by Steve Cook Jul 11
Who are Chicago's first-time homebuyers?
MortgageHippo provides insight on new buyer trends in Chicago and beyond
by Jennifer Riner Jun 13
BoostUp: Pick an agent through us, earn down payment matching
Online crowdfunding site teams up with the TopAgentsRanked division of ReferralExchange
by Caroline Feeney Jun 6