What Would You Sacrifice to Save For Your Next Home? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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What Would You Sacrifice to Save For Your Next Home? [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • 95% of first-time homebuyers are willing to sacrifice to make homeownership a reality.
  • The top item that buyers sacrifice is new clothes, at 54%.
  • Even repeat or experienced buyers say they sacrificed taking a vacation or buying a new car to buy their last home.

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