Preparing to buy your first home can be overwhelming. How will you save enough money for the down payment? How will you afford the mortgage? Will you have any money left over after closing to buy furniture and groceries? If you're a first-time homebuyer, you may not be aware of all the options out there to help you achieve your goal of homeownership. Do you really have to put 20% down? NO! Does North Carolina offer any down payment assistance programs? YES! Here, I hope to break down some of the myths about first-time homebuying and give you some tips to bring you closer to realizing your goals of homeownership. Considering moving to Raleigh North Carolina or the Triangle region of North Carolina? I'd love to connect! Matt Martin (310) 850-4855 (Call or Text!) https://linkin.bio/bowtiebroker NC Real Estate License # 329450 #northcarolina #raleigh #relocatingtoraleigh #relocatingtonc #trianglenc #movingtoraleigh #movingtonc #movingtoraleighnc #firsttimehomebuyer #raleighnc ******** 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Disclaimer 01:22 Down Payments 03:08 NC Financial Assistance 03:41 NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment 04:38 NC Home Advantage Tax Credit 05:40 New Construction Perks 08:50 Gifts 09:29 Doctor's Loan 10:00 Look Outside the City 10:45 Wrap Up