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5 Roadblocks to Affordable Homeownership:
How to Move Past Them

5 Roadblocks to Affordable Homeownership: How to Move Past Them Pam Fraser. Picture of a street of homes in the background with 5 Roadblocks to Affordable Homeownership (and Ways to Move Past Them) text

Dreaming of buying a home but feeling priced out? You’re not alone! A large percentage of U.S. adults feel affordable homeownership is not an option for them. In fact, according to a recent survey by Bankrate, 78% of aspiring homebuyers cite affordability issues as their primary deterrent.

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How to Move Past Them

Top 10 Home Buyer Myths

Top 10 Home Buyer Myths

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably received your share of advice from family and friends. Add to that the constant stream of TV shows, news segments, and social media posts that over-simplify the home buying process for easy entertainment.

With so much information to sift through, it can be tough to distinguish fact from fiction. That’s why I’m revealing the truth behind some of the most common home buyer myths and misconceptions.

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What’s Your Home Buying Power?

What's Your Home Buying Power?

If you’re in the market for a new home or investment property, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What can we afford?” To answer this question, you must look at more than just the asking price of a home. You need to understand what your total buying power is, and the factors that will affect it.

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