October 4, 2023

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Landy Liu

Gifting Homeownership: 22% of first-time homebuyers received help from others

In today's challenging real estate market, where high rents and student debts burden the aspirations of many young adults, gifting a down payment to your child might seem like a beacon of hope. Indeed, the National Association of Realtors reported that 22% of first-time homebuyers in 2022 utilized gift funds from family or friends for their down payment. For those under 30, that number increases dramatically to 40% according to a recent study by Redfin!

June 30, 2023

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Landy Liu

What's a mortgage pre-approval and why does it matter?

Once you're ready to get the homebuying process started, we recommend getting pre-approved with a lender. This process will make you more prepared in today's competitive real estate market. Here's everything you need to know to get started.

June 21, 2023

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Landy Liu

June is National Homeownership Month!

National Homeownership Month originated in the United States as an initiative to promote homeownership and educate people about its benefits. The federal government recognizes the importance of affordable homeownership and is making significant investments to keep the dream alive.

June 7, 2023

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Landy Liu

Are you ready to buy a home? Preparing financially and emotionally for life's biggest purchase

Purchasing a home is a significant milestone and a dream for many. However, it's important to approach this decision with careful consideration and preparation. Are you ready to buy a home? In this blog post, we will discuss key financial and emotional considerations to help you understand if you're truly prepared to take the leap into homeownership.

May 26, 2023

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Landy Liu

10 Steps For Buying Your First Home‍

Buying a home is an exciting milestone in life, but it can also be overwhelming, especially if you're a first-time homebuyer. From determining what you can afford to finding the perfect home and navigating the complex process, there's a lot to consider. This blog post will give you an overview of all the essential steps of buying a home. In future blog posts, we will dive into each of these steps to help prepare you for homeownership!

May 15, 2023

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Landy Liu

Your Guide to First-Time Homebuyer Grants - Starting with Michigan!

As a first-time homebuyer, you should be aware of grant opportunities to help make homeownership more accessible. In this post, we'll explore what first-time homebuyer grants are, how to qualify, and where to find them starting in the state of Michigan. This will be the first part of a new series exploring grants and other benefits state by state!

May 5, 2023

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Landy Liu

Busting the Top 4 Homebuying Myths That Are Holding You Back

Owning a home is a huge milestone. But, let's face it, the process can be overwhelming, and there are lots of misconceptions out there that can hold you back from taking the leap. We're here to help you bust the top home buying myths that might be stopping you from achieving your homeownership dreams and explain how Foyer can help.

April 14, 2023

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Landy Liu

Closing Costs 101: What You Need to Know Before Buying a Home

You may be surprised to know that your down payment isn’t the only major expense to plan for when buying a home. Closing costs are expenses associated with buying a property which are often overlooked when you're initially saving!