national homeownership month

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First, we are joined by Allison Hay, the Executive Director for Houston Habitat for Humanity, who discusses the work the non-profit organization does to help empower people to fully realize home ownership.  She also shared exciting news about their new project, Robins Landing, which is Habitat’s first master-planned community.

If you would like to learn more about Houston Habitat for Humanity, visit HoustonHabitat.org.

Then, June is National Homeownership Month. We are joined by Realtor Jennifer Wauhob and Senior Loan Officer at Gold Star Mortgage Charles Christmas, who discuss the housing market right now, what we can expect in the near future, whether or not now is a good time to purchase a home, and what to know about obtaining a loan.

Guests:

Allison Hay

• Executive Director, Houston Habitat for Humanity

Jennifer Wauhob

• Realtor
• Immediate Past Chair, Houston Association of Realtors

Charles Christmas

• Senior Loan Officer, Gold Star Mortgage

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In June we celebrate National Homeownership Month however every month of every year is a great time to celebrate the once in a lifetime opportunity to build generational wealth that homeownership provides. 

Yes, homeownership provides financial and lifestyle benefits and sadly there are many myths that are holding many back.  In this episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast, Raleigh mortgage broker and Certified Mortgage Advisor, Kevin Martini will not just shares but also address the 3 widely held myths that are preventing many from taking advantage of everything that homeownership has top offer:

Homeownership Myth Number 1: You student loans debt means you will not qualify for a mortgage.

Homeownership Myth Number 2: You need to have a 20% down payment to secure a mortgage in the Raleigh area.

Homeownership Myth Number 3: Renting makes more financial sense.

If you have questions about what you hear in this episode of the Martini Mortgage Podcast please call the Martini Mortgage Group which is located in Raleigh, North Carolina however we help families in all 100 counties of North Carolina and pretty much in every state in the U.S. too.

Kevin Martini | NMLS 143962 | Certified Mortgage Advisor and Producing Branch Manager | Martini Mortgage Group at PCL Financial Group (powered by Celebrity Home Loans, LLC NMLS 227765) | 507 N Blount St Raleigh, NC 27604 | (919) 238-4934 | www.MartiniMortgageGroup.com |Kevin@MartiniMortgageGroup.com | nmlsconsumeraccess.org |Equal Housing Lender

National Homeownership Month is a time to celebrate the benefits of homeownership for families and communities across the country.  Learn about lending success from three Freddie Mac Home Possible® RISE Award winners who are extending the reach of homeownership, daily.