Local realtors give advice for first home buyers and housing market

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- The housing market is sky rocketing – together with dwelling costs

“If you’ll be able to obtain a house at an important worth on this market extra energy to you” mentioned Bradley Sikes, Actual property agent

Actual property brokers says the price of constructing supplies to construct a house might be the rationale for the excessive costs when looking for a brand new dwelling and there are some additional precautions it’s essential take earlier than taking out that mortgage.

“We actually have such a scarce quantity of houses which are available on the market after which you understand including to that wooden costs went up so you understand dwelling costs are going up” mentioned Sikes

Cherise D’Abadie is a realtor and says, as a result of excessive rates of interest, when you’re shopping for a home for the primary time, you wish to watch your credit score rating when purchase.

“That’s their software that’s going to have an effect on or affect their rate of interest “ mentioned D’Abadie

There are methods to purchase a house regardless of the excessive costs. In Richmond County, there are many sources for first time dwelling patrons and packages you possibly can be a part of that can assist you discover one of the best dwelling for one of the best worth inside your finances.

“For first time homebuyers, search for first time homebuyer packages. I can communicate particularly for Augusta, Augusta has an important first time homebuyers program for Richmond County, when you meet the revenue necessities. You possibly can stand up to $5000 down fee help wherever in Richmond County ” Stuart Brooks, Actual Property Agent.

Brooks additionally says it’s vital to know you don’t all the time must have good credit score when shopping for a house, you simply must do your analysis and have a look at your whole choices. Ensuring you’ve a very good finances may help get you within the dwelling of your goals regardless of the present market.