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Click here to email Bob Copyright © 2006 by Bob Schwartz San Diego real estate broker Certified Residential Specialist Promotions Unlimited All rights reserved. You may reproduce materials available at this site for your own personal use and for non-commercial distribution. All copies must include this copyright statement. | | If You Can't Afford a First HomeDo you know someone who is living in a tiny apartment, but doesn't have the funds to get out. Maybe you are in the situation yourself and know that you are throwing away extra money every month by paying rent. If you are in this situation, you don't have to be. There are several ways to begin investing in a first home without having to invest a lot up front.
There are hundreds of people that are living in apartments rather than investing because of the money that is needed up front, as well as the adjustments that are needed for income level. At the same time, there are programs that recognize this and are available to help those in need to find a first home. If you have a stable income, you also have the ability to move out of throwing away your money.
One place that you can look into for a first home is the grant programs that are available. Each locality will have different programs, most which are easy to qualify for. The programs will vary according to your living situation and what you need. For example, several grant programs will give you money simply to be in a first house, while others will give grants to special situations, such as beginning your own business. Looking into things such as 'neighborhood goal' can help you find something that won't take your money with no return every month.
If you aren't assured about what program will work for you, simply ask your real estate agent. Most of the time, they will be familiar with the programs and should be able to help you with what is available. By the time you move into your first home, you will either have everything in the initial investments paid for you, will receive money back, or will have some financial support to help you get started.
Making investments in your first home does not inevitably mean saving up thousands in order to get in the door. It simply means finding the programs that are willing to help you pack and move and taking advantage of what is available in your area. With a little bit of research and a little help, you can stop paying rent and move into an investment.
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