Episode #103 gives you a close-up look at how down payments work.

A National Association of Realtors survey in 2021 found that 29% of first-time homebuyers said the down payment was the most difficult step in the home buying process.

Topics covered include:

• Why your down payment is important to you

Guest:

Mike Shenkman, Real Estate & Mortgage Expert, lecturer in the Urban Studies and Planning Department at University of California, San Diego.

Other Resources:

DRE Website: https://dre.ca.gov/FirstHomeCalifornia