Is homeownership truly out of reach in today's market? Housing Consultants Group founder Sophia Crisp sits down for a conversation with Brian Mann and challenges this notion, revealing how her nonprofit organization is making the American Dream attainable through innovative down payment assistance and financial education. Drawing from her 30-year journey of real estate sales to industry leader and non-profit founder, Sophia shares practical insights on breaking down barriers to homeownership, especially for first-time buyers.
Quote: "A renter's net worth, if they rent their whole life, is $8,000. A homeowner's net worth is $300,000. That's across the board. That's the average."
What You Will Learn:
-The little-known strategy of layering multiple down payment assistance programs
-Three key financial milestones that determine your path to homeownership
-Why waiting for "better" interest rates could cost you more in the long run
-How current real estate market conditions actually create opportunities for new buyers
-The crucial shift from thinking about "affordable" to "attainable" housing
-Practical steps to start building generational wealth through property ownership
-How to access resources and support systems for first-time homebuyers
-Real strategies that work even in today's challenging market
The opinions on this podcast are Mark and Brian’s and not in any way a reflection of RE/MAX or anyone else in the industry.
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