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In a recent study conducted by Builder.com, researchers determined that nationwide it would take “nearly eight years” for a first-time buyer to save enough for a 10% down payment on their dream home.
Depending on where you live, median rents, incomes and home prices all vary. By determining the percentage a renter spends on housing in each state and the amount needed for a 10% down payment, they were able to establish how long (in years) it would take for an average resident to save.
According to the study, residents in South Dakota are able to save for a down payment the quickest in just under 3.5 years. Below is a map created using the data for each state:
What if you only needed to save 3%?
What if you were able to take advantage of one of the Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae 3% down programs? Freddie Mac was chartered by Congress in 1970 to provide stability and affordability to the U.S. housing market. Suddenly saving for a down payment no longer takes 5 or 10 years, but becomes attainable in a year and a half in Wisconsin as shown in the map below.
Whether you have just started to save for a down payment, or have been for years, you may be closer to your dream home than you think! Meet with a Shorewest, REALTOR® who can help you evaluate your ability to buy today! #ShorewestRealtor #ShorewestFamily #HomeBuyingTips
Source Credit: Keeping Current Matters
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