8 Homebuying Myths Debunked By a Realtor
I'm a Realtor with a decade of experience. I talk to buyers daily who are getting fed bad information. Let's debunk some myths, shall we?
November 16, 2024 7 MIN
I'm a Realtor with a decade of experience. I talk to buyers daily who are getting fed bad information. Let's debunk some myths, shall we?
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Despite low nominal prices and payments, 1980s homebuyers had it about as tough as today's buyer. Home payments eat up over half of median incomes in both eras.
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