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Real estate market has been impacted by the pandemic, leading to higher prices and interest rates. Young home buyers are finding it challenging to purchase their first home. To navigate the competitive market, buyers should move quickly, get mortgage preapproval, set a realistic budget, and be prepared to offer over asking price. Continue to full…

First-time homebuyers with good credit can often put just 3% down and have access to down payment assistance programs. There are ways to gather cash for a property purchase, such as starting a side hustle, selling items, automating finances, and making a better budget. Low down payment conventional mortgages and government-backed loans are also options.…

Low down-payment mortgages allow homeownership with as little as 3% down but come with mortgage insurance costs.Private mortgage insurance (PMI) protects lenders if borrowers default, required with conventional loans under 20% down.

A new program in Jacksonville, launched by JWB Rental Homes, aims to assist renters in achieving homeownership. The HomeStep program will provide up to $16 million in equity incentives, allowing JWB renters to earn $100 monthly towards purchasing a home, totaling up to $3,600. Renters can sign an addendum to their lease to participate. The…

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Further cuts seem to be on the way – but there’s little clarity over when and by how much Federal Reserve officials have remained coy on the prospect of another interest rate reduction this month – but odds of a cut jumped after new economic data released last week showed a stabilizing labor market and…

A 100% financing mortgage allows homebuyers to purchase a home without a down payment. This mortgage helps buyers build equity faster, transitioning from renting to homeownership.

Nathan Young, president of North Star Mortgage Network, doesn’t shy away from his opinion on AI Nathan Young (pictured), president of North Star Mortgage Network Inc., stands firm on the importance of human connection amid technological advancements. Having spent 24 years in the mortgage business, Young has seen a dramatic evolution in the needs and…