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If you’re saving for a down payment, there are a number of changes you can make that will help save you more money and faster. Today, I’ve got five tips to share with you.

 

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The days of putting 20% down for a home purchase are long gone. According to data collected by the National Association of Realtors, 60% of homeowners financed their home purchase with a down payment of 6% or less within the last year.

Nationally, the average home price is about $258,000. This means the average down payment is about $15,000.

That being said, I’d like to go over five easy ways to help you save for your down payment.

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What happens once your offer is accepted on your new house? Before you start celebrating, there are a few steps you have to take prior to sitting at the closing table.

Typically, transactions in our market are financed by a lender or bank. As a result, most transactions close in about 45 days.


After your offer is accepted, one of the first things you need to do is to make sure that you apply for a mortgage. If you were previously pre-approved before your homesearch, then we have probably already had contact with your lender, so we can send your documentation directly to them.

Normally, it will take 30 to 35 days…

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Finding the right neighborhood for you can be overwhelming, so we’ve put together a list of five steps that will make the process fun and stress-free. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report. Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale.

 


When the time comes to move, it can be a difficult and overwhelming process choosing a new neighborhood, especially if you are relocating to a brand-new area. These five simple steps will make that process simpler and stress-free.

1. Google is your friend: Simply searching what is important to you like “best places to live in Madison, Wisconsin” or "Best neighborhoods in..." will give you plenty of lists that point out the different features of any…

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