Down Payment Isn’t Everything
Set aside 1-3% of your purchase price to cover unexpected fees and expenses.
As you start your home ownership journey, you’ll need an agent prepared to build a relationship based on your long-term goals. Our highly trained agents have the wisdom and dedication to ensure you get all the value that home brings – not just in your first home, but year after year after year, home after home after home.
Buying your first home is a huge decision and one that merits real research and a trusted partner. That’s where our network can guide you.
While this is your first time buying a home, our agents do this every day. So they can walk you through the process. Provide the most accurate numbers and talk through what they mean. And, most importantly, offer real-world insight and advice based on years of local market experience. It’s that level of knowledge that will leave you 100% confident in your decision to buy.
Set aside 1-3% of your purchase price to cover unexpected fees and expenses.
Specialists recommend holding at least six mortgage payments in the bank in case of emergency. So no matter what life throws your way you're covered.
Based on the inspection, you may want to buy the home as-is for a lower cost, then tackle projects later on your own timeline and budget.