" It Pays to Support Responsible Home Ownership "
Doing our part as Realtors to help other Americans gain a foothold on the
homeownership ladder doesn’t just help them. It will benefit both our
community and our own pocketbooks.
When people move from renting to owning a home, they’re more
likely to vote, get involved in community groups, and care about their
home’s appearance. The children of homeowners do 23% better in school,
according to a 2001 study by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.
And a steady flow of first-time home-buyers makes it easier to sell your
own starter home when you’re ready to move up to a larger property.
Make housing affordable
One way to make more people homeowners is to make housing more
affordable. All U.S. homeowners benefit from policies like the mortgage
interest tax deduction. Many use government-backed mortgage insurance to
lower loan costs. A variety of public and private programs offer
low-cost loans and down-payment assistance to help Americans become
homeowners. Help prospective homeowners save a down-payment by donating
to sites like EARN, a non-profit that uses donations to match funds saved by low-wage earners.
At Firm Foundations Realty, we work with people to help them get the home they can afford, the loan that best fits their needs and find programs to aid and educate them, if needed. Taking time to know our clients is part of what makes us Top Service Providers. We really do look out for your best interest.
Call us today !
~ Brenda
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FIRM FOUNDATIONS REALTY
Brenda S. Campbell, Managing Broker/Owner
17821 Coltallen Drive
Carlinville, Il. 62626
217-854-7247
firmfoundation@frontiernet.net
