Don’t think you can buy a home? Jennifer thinks you can. Be like Jennifer [Partner]
If the walls in your apartment are starting to close in or you are feeling the need to plant a garden or expand your family (via human or animal), why not look into buying a home? We suggest talking with Jennifer Monroe at Savvy + Co. Real Estate. She is as passionate about helping first time homebuyers as you are about yoga night at the brewery.
We can see your thought bubbles from here and we are ready to show you how you can do it with this true or false quiz.
I need to have a huge down payment and tons in savings.
False: Yes, you have financial obligations but that isn’t always a reason to not explore the homeownership option. You might be surprised to find you can make those homeownership dreams come true sooner than you think. Join Savvy + Co. Real Estate agents Jennifer Monroe, Sandra Godley, Heather Claxton and Susan Wright Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Draught Charlotte.
I don’t have time to do this myself.
True: Between work, friends, hobbies and family obligations, house hunting can seem daunting. Luckily you have a team member on your side to help you navigate the sometimes choppy waters of home ownership. A real estate professional can make the process easy, affordable and fun. See doesn’t this look fun?
A mortgage is going to be more expensive than rent.
Maybe: It’s worth finding out if you qualify for a mortgage that could be less than rent. Purchasing real estate is a great way to start working towards financial independence and begin building your way to a better financial future. The first step is sitting down with a pro like Jennifer and a mortgage lender to run the numbers. There are loan programs for first-time buyers that come with perks including very low downpayment if you a buy a home in certain conditions. For example, this amazing backyard comes with the house for under $250,000. Totally doable.
Getting my questions answered about home ownership is going to be a hassle.
False: Learn more about buying a house in a casual, fun environment. Join the gurus from Savvy + Co. Real Estate on Tuesday, October 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Draught Charlotte located at 601 S. Cedar St. and learn about the home buying process – the struggles, the issues and get your questions answered. No commitment, no stuffy presentations. Just information and a lot of fun. Learn more!
You can RSVP on Facebook. We aren’t mathematicians but we are pretty sure two hours to learn more about owning a home is worth money in the bank. See you there.
This story was originally published October 5, 2016 at 3:44 AM.