Slaying the Hardest Homebuying Myths Today
Some Highlights:
- The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%!
- Mortgage interest rates have been on the decline since November! Hop in now to lock in a low rate!
- 88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months!
- The average credit score on approved loans continues to fall across many loan types!
Bottom Line
Slaying myths about about buying a home. Arming yourself with information about what’s really going on in the housing market will ensure you become the ‘King or Queen of Your Castle.’
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