Slaying the Largest Homebuying Myths Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights:

•The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%!
•Mortgage interest rates have been on the decline since November! Hop in now to lock in a low rate!
•88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months!
•The average credit score on approved loans continues to fall across many loan types!

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