Struggling to come up with a down payment?  You're not alone.  According to a recent survey from Apartment List, 62% of millennial renters say that's their main reason for delaying buying a home. Of that group, 48% say they have no money for a down payment. 

Saving thousands of dollars can feel overwhelming but luckily there are several options to help realize the dream of owning your own home. Not all of the programs are publicized. That's where working with a REALTOR can help! Here are some tips to help you find the right down payment assistance for you. 



The first thing we recommend is to ask your REALTOR or lender. They would be able to help guide you to programs best matching your criteria or, at the very least, put you on the right track.


If you do not have a REALTOR yet, start with a national search. When you search for programs that aren't connected to a specific location, you give yourself more options. Doing your own research will not o ...

October 3rd


Oktoberfest at Fort Myers Brewing
Running Thursday - Sunday the 6th (Times vary)
“Dust off your lederhosen and grab Das Boot, it’s time for Fort Myers Brewing's 7th Annual Oktoberfest!” There will be a food truck rally and live music.
Thursday times: 3 P.M. - 11 P.M.
Fort Myers Brewing Company
12811 Commerce Lakes Dr. #28, Fort Myers, FL 33913
FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/469586150545822/?event_time_id=469586157212488



October 4th 


Farmer Mike’s 5th Annual Fall Festival & Haunted Attractions
Runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays October 4th - 27th 
Times vary by day.
Includes their newest attraction: Zombie Paintball, a 10 acre family-friendly corn maze and of course, “Pick Your Own Pumpkin”
Farmer Mike’s U Pick
26031 Morton Ave. Bonita Springs, FL 34135
FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/652473405287088/?event_time_id=656169724917456
Ticket Website: https://www.farmermikesu ...

Right now builder confidence has hit a high for 2019. According to National Association of Home Builders, the Wells Fargo Housing Market Index which measures builders attitudes, has reached a record 68 points this month.

The index has been holding in the mid 60 range since May of this year. Readings that are above 50 points are considered positive and show that builders are confident in moving forward with new construction. Low interest rates and a solid demand are continuing to fuel builders sentiments even thought there have been some ongoing supply challenges that have hindered the affordability of the housing being built. 

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chief Economist Robert Dietz says, "Solid should formations and attractive mortgage rates are contributing to a positive builder outlook. However, builders are expressing growing concerns regarding uncertainty stemming from the trade dispute with China."  NAHB's home building index does indicate that t ...

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When you start looking for a home are you going to be a first time home buyer? If you are have you ever thought that maybe owning your own home wasn't within your reach? If you have, you are not the only one to feel that way! According to the National Association of Realtors' most "older millennials" also feel that same way.

Based on a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors the largest group of first time homebuyers is people aged 25 - 36 (Older Millennials) right now in the us. With the median age being 32 years old. More and more "older millennials" are realizing that their dream of homeownership is actually within their reach right now! 

So much so that of the population of new homeowners almost 90% of first time buyers fit into the "older millennials" grouping.

That 90% group can be broken down into these smaller groups: 


54% are married couples purchasing a home for the first time
18% are single females
10% are single males
16% are couple ...