Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle for a first-time homebuyer. Depending on where you live, median income, median rents, and home prices all vary. So, we set out to find out how long it would take to save for a down payment in each state. Using data from HUD, Census and Apartment List, we determined how […]
What If I Waited Another Year To Buy A Home?
National home prices have increased by 5.4% since this time last year. Over that same time period, interest rates have remained near historic lows which has allowed many buyers to enter the market and lock in low rates. As a seller, you will likely be most concerned about ‘short-term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. […]
$15,000 for First Time Home Buyers in Knoxville, TN!
$15,000 for FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS in Knoxville!! WATCH AND LEARN. Interested in a link to search in the specific Knoxville zip codes where this program is available? Shoot me your email and I’ll be happy to set you up! Troy Stavros, Gables & Gates, REALTORS 865-777-9191
Buying A Home Does NOT Have To Be Scary
As we enter this spooky time of year, find out how buying a home in Knoxville can be scary, unless you know the facts. Knowing the facts (and not the myths) about buying a home can turn you from scared into fearless. Watch the video above to learn the truth about: Down Payment, Credit Score, […]
You Do Not Need 20% Down or Perfect Credit To Buy A Home
Let me repeat… You do not need a 20% down payment or perfect credit to buy a home! A recent survey found that much of the American public is still misinformed about what is truly necessary to qualify for a home mortgage loan in today’s housing market. The two major misconceptions that the study pointed out […]