The number of first-time homebuyers exceeded 2 million for the third consecutive year in 2019, according to Genworth Mortgage Insurance
Knowing more about how FHA works — and how to work with FHA — helps agents identify opportunities for their first-time buyer clients, who make up one in three buyers today. FHA is not for everyone, but for millions of young families, it is the piece that is solving the homeownership puzzle.
The tools, available on iOS, Android and desktop, provide buyers with a detailed estimate of what it will financially take to own a home
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Reel in first-time buyers by educating them on the process and giving them financial health tips
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The number rises to near $203,000 in San Jose, according to a study from RealEstate.com and Thumbtack
Credit-challenged buyers with high-risk loans have flooded the market, driving up demand and home prices, according to the American Enterprise Institute
Real estate professionals offer consumers advice on first-time buying programs and insights into market conditions
Not everyone is cut out for the responsibilities that come with owning a home
Your clients will be more relaxed and comfortable with your advice, and they’ll come to a decision more easily
An informed buyer is likely to make better decisions and be more satisfied with his or her purchase
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