Let’s face it, buying a home in 2024 hasn’t been easy. Especially for those venturing into the market for the first time. But while it’s true that the real estate landscape has been challenging, the RiverWILD Real Estate Team is here to make the journey smoother for Johnston County first-time homebuyers.
With the right strategies and partnerships in place, we help you take advantage of unique opportunities this fall that can lead you to homeownership faster—and with less stress.
Recognize Current Opportunities Before You Purchase Your First Home
As we have previously written in this post, the Johnston County real estate market offers some unique winning opportunities for first time home buyers. As a reminder, those include:
- Fewer buyers competing for homes for sale in Johnston County
- Lower trending interest rates
- Exceptional builder incentives available right now
- More inventory of new construction homes available
Your future homeowner self will thank you for taking advantage of this current opportunity!
HUGE thank you to Rachel Leeworthy for helping me purchase my first home! As a first time home buyer, I was extremely unsure on how to navigate the real estate market. My family recommended Rachel and I have no regrets. She has been amazing at every step of the process (explaining each stage and advocating for me wherever needed).
Taylor Stevens
Navigating the Marathon of Home Shopping
First-time buyers often find the process longer and more complex than expected. On average, recent buyers spent 7.5 months searching for their new home, with sometimes making multiple offers and touring a multitude of homes before finding the right one. The RiverWILD team understands this journey can feel like a marathon. That’s why we help streamline your search, setting up personalized saved searches on on your property organizer and new listing alerts so you stay ahead of the market.
Dedicated, attention to detail, 100% reliable, very knowledgeable. These are just a few things we think of when it comes to Megan Bland. Relocating from out of state was stressful enough; add being a first time home buyer to the mix we were completely lost. Megan definitely provide a sense of relief throughout the our home buying process.
Alisha Gonzalez / Jason Campbell
We Help You Avoid Common Pitfalls
One of the biggest surprises for first-time buyers are the hidden costs that go beyond the down payment. Closing costs alone can range from 2% to 3% of the mortgage, and many are unaware of additional expenses like real estate agent fees, builder deposits, costs of appliances like a washer/dryer and a fridge, along with home inspection fees.
In fact, nearly one-third of buyers felt under-informed about these costs. But with the RiverWILD team by your side, there are no surprises. Working with our expert lender team, we educate you from day one, guiding you through every financial step of the process.
I was referred to Mrs. Rachel (Leeworthy) by my sister who she helped purchase her first home. Mrs. Rachel is very professional and ALWAYS on time! Any concern that we had she answered right away. She always had our best interest and was our number one advocate. If your looking for someone who’s caring and compassionate look no further. I would 100% recommend her to family and friends!
Carleen & Raheem
Personalize Your First Home
The benefit of buying a new home is your ability to personalize your new home based on your personal taste. Depending on the stage of construction, those selections could include choosing the color of your interior walls, choosing the color of your cabinets, and your countertops. This is the fun part of buying a new home.
Be sure to check with our team about the ability to make selections on your new RiverWILD home.
Absolutely recommend Julie Jordan & RiverWILD Real Estate if you’re a first time homebuyer like myself! Julie not only helped me learn all about the home buying process and answered all my questions along the way in a timely manner, she went above and beyond to make sure I got the home that I wanted and that everything went as smoothly as possible.
John Negoda
A Path to Homeownership with Less Stress
Buying your first home doesn’t have to be a stress-filled, emotional roller coaster ride. With RiverWILD’s experienced agents, preferred lenders, and exclusive builder incentives, we ensure you are well-prepared for the challenges ahead. Our team empowers you to navigate the home buying process with confidence, saving you money and time while helping you secure your dream home.
Ready to start your journey? Not sure about the next steps? Contact the RiverWILD Real Estate Team today, and let’s make your dream of buying your first home a reality!