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Why we're bullish on investing in starter homes

One of the key success factors in real estate investing is selecting the right asset class and sub-asset class. At Ownify, we’re bullish on starter homes, specifically single family homes in the $200k-400k price range in growing markets. This post walks you through our investment thesis for starter homes. We'll discuss the following four return drivers:

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Carmen's first Ownify home - the Irving

Carmen's homebuying journey

Case Study: Carmen’s Journey to Homeownership with Ownify

When Carmen decided it was time to transition from renting to owning her first home, she faced challenges common to many first-time buyers: saving for a down payment, navigating the competitive housing market, and finding an affordable home. Through one of our partner agents she discovered Ownify, a fractional ownership solution that empowers first-time buyers to own their homes faster, with less financial stress.

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The Irving - an Ownify home

The benefits of all cash offers

All too often, first-time homebuyers struggle to get their offers accepted in competitive bid situations. Sellers and their agents prefer cash offers without appraisal or financing contingencies, and a guaranteed and quick close. So how can a first-time buyer create a compelling cash offer to compete against other well-qualified buyers?

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6 reasons first time home buyers are struggling

First time home buyers today face the toughest market in over 50 years. Large segments of the US population are locked out of homeownership and wealth creation. Most readers will be familiar with the headline reasons (home prices, high mortgage rates, etc). This article attempts to look beyond the headlines to explore the structural reasons of the lack of affordability, in particular for first time buyers.

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