Denise Kemp+FollowSnagging a Home for Under $300K? Here’s HowDreaming of owning a home but feeling priced out? Good news: There are still big cities where you can score a house for less than $300K! With mortgage rates near 7%, most buyers need to earn over $100K to afford the average place, but some metros—like Detroit and Baton Rouge—still have deals. Prices aren’t skyrocketing like during the pandemic, and sellers are starting to budge on price. If you’re flexible on location, you might just find your starter home after all! #HomeBuyingHacks #RealEstateTips #AffordableLiving #FirstTimeBuyer #MoneyMoves #RealEstate00Share
Brad Caldwell+FollowNo-Deposit Mortgages Are Back—Worth It?Ever dreamed of buying a house without saving up a big deposit? April Mortgages just launched a 100% mortgage for UK buyers earning over £24k, so you can get the keys with zero down. Sounds sweet, but heads up: the interest rate starts higher (5.99%) and if house prices drop, you could owe more than your home is worth. Still, for renters stuck on the sidelines, it’s a new way in—just make sure you crunch all the numbers before jumping in! #HomeBuyingHacks #MortgageTips #MoneyMatters #UKProperty #FirstTimeBuyer #RealEstate10Share
Aaron Ballard+FollowHouse Hunting? Check Mortgage Fit First!Ever fallen for a dream home, only to find out later you can’t get a mortgage on it? Rightmove and Nationwide just dropped a new online tool that lets you check if a property is likely to get mortgage approval before you even book a viewing. No more wasted weekends touring homes that are a no-go for lenders! It’s like a vibe check for your future house, saving you time and stress on your home-buying journey. #HomeBuyingHacks #MortgageTips #HouseHunting #MoneyLifehacks #RealEstate00Share
randerson+FollowHow to Buy a Home Without $114K SalaryFeeling priced out of the housing market? Turns out, you don’t need to make six figures to buy your first place. While the headlines say you need $114,000 to afford a typical home, starter homes and condos are still within reach for many. Think of it like getting your first car—maybe not your dream ride, but it gets you rolling. Pay down debt, check out grants, and be open to different neighborhoods. Your first home can be your ticket to building wealth, even if it’s not your forever spot. #HomeBuyingHacks #StarterHome #PersonalFinance #MoneyTips #RealEstate20Share
Heather Moore+FollowWould You Live in a 3D-Printed House?Imagine moving into a house that was printed—yes, printed—by a giant machine in just two months. That’s what’s happening in Ohio, where a company is using 3D printers to build homes faster and possibly cheaper than traditional methods. With home prices soaring, this could be a game-changer for anyone dreaming of owning a place without breaking the bank. Bonus: these homes are super sturdy, even tornado-resistant! Would you trust a robot to build your next home? #3DPrintedHomes #AffordableHousing #FutureOfLiving #HomeBuyingHacks #RealEstate40Share
Matthew Jackson+FollowCan Anyone Actually Afford a House Now?Did you know 7 out of 10 American households can’t swing a $400K home these days? That’s the new normal, thanks to sky-high prices and not-so-friendly mortgage rates. If you’re dreaming of ditching your landlord, don’t panic—start by tracking your spending, look into lower down payment options (you don’t need 20%!), and check out homes in less trendy zip codes. Homeownership isn’t impossible, but it’s definitely a game of strategy now! #HomeBuyingHacks #MoneyTips #HousingCrisis #RealEstate #PersonalFinance79189Share
