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Tag: First-time homebuyer (77 Articles)

Feb 5, 2025 | 3 min. read

The Rising Trend of Multigenerational Living: A Cultural and Economic Shift

While we may not all jump for joy at the thought of living with our In-Laws, multigenerational living, where multiple generations of a family live together in one home, is experiencing a popularity boom in the United States. While this type of living arrangement has been common in other cultures ... More

Jan 9, 2025 | 2 min. read

Terminating a lease early to purchase a home – when does it make sense?

For many, purchasing a home may feel out of reach due to current lease obligations. While there are some associated costs and other factors to consider, choosing to terminate your lease early to purchase a home may prove beneficial under certain circumstances. Here’s when it may be a good ... More

Nov 27, 2024 | 3 min. read

Your First Home Can Be Your Dream Home

What comes to mind when you think of a “starter home”? Historically, the terms “Cheap,” “run-down,” and “bad investment” may have popped up. However, in recent years first-time buyers are turning the notion of a More

Nov 20, 2024 | 4 min. read

Holiday Spending vs Homebuying: How to Balance Your Budget

With the holiday season comes celebrations, traveling and gathering with loved ones. While this is a treasured time of year for many, it can be straining on a budget. Increased spending on gifts, decorations, parties and travel costs are to be expected during this time. If you’re planning to ... More

Nov 9, 2024 | 1 min. read

Down Payment Assistance Programs

Having a Hard Time Saving for a Down Payment? There are many programs available to help home buyers looking for some assistance with their down payment. Down Payment Assistance Programs For many More

Nov 7, 2024 | 3 min. read

Understanding Seasonal Trends in Home Prices

As consumers, many of the goods and services we buy and sell have prices and values that fluctuate based on the season. For example, you may be able to score a better deal on a speedboat in the middle of winter than if you were to buy it in the ... More

Oct 31, 2024 | 13 min. read

What First-Time Homebuyers Need to Know About Fixer-Uppers

Is It a Good Idea to Buy a Fixer-Upper? Buying a home is expensive, and can feel very overwhelming, especially for a first-time homebuyer. While first-time homebuyer loans, grants and other programs can save you some money, another place to look for savings is at a home’s ... More

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