SEPTEMBER - A SECOND HOME MIGHT BE THE MISSING PIECE IN YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN

A Second Home Might Be the Missing Piece in Your Retirement Plan Are you wondering if you’re on track to retire someday? According  to  Intuit , 69% of people say today’s financial environment makes it tough to plan for the future, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll ever be able to retire.  That’s why many people are exploring new ways to build stability and long-term income. And that’s where real estate comes in. Why Real Estate? Here’s What It Can Do for You If you’re able to make the numbers work, buying a second home can be a powerful tool for your future retirement. It could help you: Build wealth over time :  As home prices rise through the years, your second home should grow in value and increase your net worth. Generate extra income:  Renting the home could bring in some extra income you can add to your existing retirement savings. Just remember, some of the rent coming in will need to be used to pay that mortgage and maintain that house.  Profit in the ...

Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS [INFOGRAPHIC]


Buying a home can be SCARY…Until you know the FACTS [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

Many potential homebuyers believe they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify to buy a home. This stops many people from even trying to jump into homeownership! Here are some facts to help take the fear out of the process:
  • 71% of buyers who purchased homes have put down less than 20%.
  • 78.1% of loan applications were approved last month.
  • In September, the average credit score for approved loans was 737.

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