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How Long Does It Take Renters to Save for a House?

How Long Does It Take Renters to Save for a House?

With rental costs and home prices both increasing, it's become more challenging for renters to save for a down payment. How much so? Well, according to one recent analysis, the typical renter will have to save for nearly six and a half years to come up with a 20 percent down payment on a median-priced home. And, since the median home value is currently $216,000, depending on your prospective neighborhood, it could take even longer to save up for a house. Renters who aspire to homeownership shouldn't get discouraged, though. Even though a 20 percent down payment is the standard amount recommended by financial experts, it is not a requirement to buy a house. Depending on the particular terms of your mortgage, you can put down as little as 3 percent. In 2017, for example, 29 percent of first-time buyers had a down payment between 3 and 9 percent. That's why it's important to explore your options before deciding that homeownership is out of reach. More here.

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