06/16/2026
Headline: Let’s clear the air on homebuying... 🧐✨
There is a lot of unsolicited real estate advice floating around out there, and honestly? It keeps too many great buyers on the sidelines.
If you’ve been holding off on your dream home because of one of the rules on this list, let’s look at the actual facts:
1️⃣ The 20% Down Myth: There are wonderful conventional options starting at just 3% down, and FHA loans at 3.5%. You don’t need a massive vault of cash to start.
2️⃣ The 30-Year Fixed Myth: Depending on your long-term goals and how long you plan to stay in the home, an ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage) or a 15-year term might save you thousands.
3️⃣ The Perfect Credit Myth: Perfect credit is great, but it’s not the baseline. There are fantastic loan programs designed specifically for flexible credit scores.
4️⃣ The Fixer-Upper Saving Myth: Material and labor costs can add up fast. Sometimes, a move-in-ready home is the much cheaper asset in the long run!
5️⃣ The Always Renting vs. Buying Myth: It all comes down to timing, location, and your financial seasons. It’s about what makes sense for your budget right now.
Real estate isn’t one-size-fits-all. My job is to handle the heavy lifting, crunch the numbers, and build a strategy tailored to you—not the internet myths.
Let’s chat and see what your actual homebuying path looks like! 🔑🏠
Kenzie Voyles, NMLS 1825016
Mortgage Loan Officer at Texas Tech Credit Union
432.967.7458 | [email protected]
Equal Housing Lender | Federally Insured by NCUA