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Are You Saving the Right Way for a First Home?
Coming up with a down payment for a first home can be a daunting prospect, to the point where many new homebuyers let great opportunities slip by them. Our real estate agents want to share a few ways to relieve your concerns. Here are some important things to know before deciding Rockford homes for sale are out of reach.
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Defining a Buyer's Market
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="160"] Brandon Johnson, Broker Dickerson & Nieman Realtors[/caption] I am sure that most of you have seen the posts that buying a home is more affordable than renting a home. I would be the first one to support this argument in the current Real Estate Market. But, this is not another article that is going to bash renting and point out the repetitive benefits of home ownership such as tax incentives and defining ownership. I want to explain a phrase that is heard daily in the Greater Rockford Area, a "buyer's market". Before I get into my argument let me share some research that I have found. According to NAR Economist Danielle Hale, the median homeowners have $200,000 in net worth in comparison to the median renter who has $5,000. Also, 75% of first time home buyers previously rented their home. On top of that 83% of first time buyers thought that buying a home was a good investment. I agree that purchasing yo...
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IHDA - First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program will Close November 30, 2014
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The Welcome Home Illinois loan comes with down payment assistance that drastically reduces the total cost of your home and a below-market interest rate that saves you hundreds of dollars each month. IHDA will close the Welcome Home Illinois program on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at midnight. Act now, while funding is still available, and reserve your loan today.Welcome Home Illinois includes:
- $7,500 cash assistance to cover down payment
- 30-year fixed-rate mortgage with a below-market interest rate
- Variety of loan options to choose from, including FHA, Conventional, VA, and USDA