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Today's Home Buyers Are Getting Smarter
Great aritcle written by Lisa Udy!
Have you noticed the difference of today's home buyer compared to 5 years ago? Today's home buyers have changed and it's a great sign for the future. I can't talk about every market across the nation, but from what I have been seeing here, home buyers are getting smarter. 
Remember back in the "hey days," when home buyers would buy a home and wouldn't think twice?
It went a little something like this:
"Can you show me that luxury home?" Said Mr. 2004 home buyer on a teachers salary.
"Sure I can show you that home, but I need to know if you can afford it." Said Mrs. 2004 real estate agent. 
"Oh, it's not a problem, I have this loan where I can pay almost nothing for the first 5 years, and I know I will get a raise by then so it's all good." Said Mr 2004 home buyer on a teachers salary.
"Well, if that's how it's going to be, I would love to show you that home, do you have any money down?" Says Mrs. 2004 real estate agent.
"Money down? Na, I don't need money down. I have a loan that I only pay this fee ... more

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