If
you are planning to get married and want to buy a home shortly thereafter,
you’re not alone. More than two-thirds of engaged or newlywed
couples are renters who intend to buy a home within the first couple
of years of marriage. Many of these buyers find their biggest hurdle
to homeownership to be saving enough money for a down payment and
closing costs.
If
you don’t think it’s worth it to ask for money in lieu of
gifts, think again. According to the Association of Bridal Consultants,
the average amount spent per wedding gift is $85, and the average
couple receives 100 gifts.
Just think what kind of a house you could buy with $8,500.00 as a downpayment!
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