Still renting because you don’t think you qualify to buy? Don’t be so sure!

Here are three reasons to consider buying a home… now!

  1. Interest rates are still in the 3% range... still the lowest range in history
  2. Credit score and down payment requirements to be approved for a mortgage may be lower than you think… average is 686 credit score for FHA buyers, and 6% down payment for first-time homebuyers (this is the average… that means buyers were approved with less!)
  3. 88% of property managers raised their rent in the last 12 months… and there aren't any signs indicating that will stop
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