stepstobuyingahome

  • Breaking the Myth: You Don’t Need to Put Down 20% to Buy a Home

    Purchasing a home is a dream shared by many, but one major misconception often holds people back: the belief that a hefty 20% down payment is necessary to make homeownership a reality. Fortunately, times have changed, and the real estate landscape has evolved to accommodate a more flexible approach to financing. Let’s break the myth […]

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  • mortgages for teachers and educators

    Mortgages for Teachers and Educators

    As a teacher, you may be struggling to save up for a down payment on a home. Fortunately, there are programs available that can provide down payment assistance specifically for educators! Here’s what you need to know about mortgages for teachers and educators! Learn about Mortgages for Teachers and Educators What is down payment assistance? […]

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  • reasons you should hire sage and cedar real estate

    Reasons you should hire Sage & Cedar Real Estate

    There are so many benefits to working with Sage & Cedar when it comes to buying or selling a home. Making sure you have the right team on your side is essential. How do you know that we are the best option? Here are a few reasons you should hire Sage & Cedar Real Estate! […]

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  • 4 can't miss tax breaks for 2022 homebuyers

    4 can’t miss tax breaks for 2022 homebuyers!

    If you purchased a home in 2022 (and even before!) you may have some changes to your taxes this year!⁠ Homeowners receive many tax breaks that renters don’t get. Let’s take a look at 4 can’t miss tax breaks for 2022 homebuyers.  4 can’t miss tax breaks for 2022 homebuyers   01. A HOMEOWNER’S BIGGEST […]

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  • 4 items you’ll need to collect before applying for a home loan

    4 items you’ll need to collect before applying for a home loan

    There is so much to consider when preparing to purchase a home. If you’ve never done it before the whole process can be daunting. Here at Sage & Cedar, “educate” is our middle name. So let’s take a look at 4 items you’ll need to collect before applying for a home loan.  Let’s take a […]

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  • 6 steps to buy your first investment property

    6 steps to buy your first investment property

    Interested in purchasing an investment property, but don’t know where to start? We are here to break it down for you! Let’s take a look a 6 steps to buy your first investment property! 6 steps to buy your first investment property 01. Decide on a price point⁠ – A good rule of thumb is […]

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  • what credit score do you need yo purchase a home

    What credit score do you need to purchase a home?

    Your credit score plays a big role in the purchase of your home! It shows how you handle debt and how you keep up with payments. Wondering what credit score do you need to purchase a home? Let’s find out! Click “Play” to follow along! Credit Scores and Purchasing a Home Having a good credit […]

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  • 9 steps to buying a home in atlanta real estate

    9 Steps to Buying a Home

    Homeownership can be an intimidating process. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back! The best way to make sure things go smoothly is to prepare yourself for every step of the process.⁠ Here are 9 steps to buying a home. Hiring someone who has much more knowledge and expertise to help you along the buying […]

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