09/01/2026
🏠DON’T COUNT YOURSELF OUT BEFORE WE RUN THE NUMBERS.
If you’re earning $15–$21 an hour, you may look at today’s housing costs and think:
“There is NO WAY I can afford to buy a home.”
I understand why you feel that way.
But before you eliminate homeownership from your future, let’s look at the complete financial picture.
Your homeownership strategy may involve:
đź’ł Understanding your credit profile
đź“Š Reviewing your debt-to-income ratio
đź’° Establishing a realistic purchase price
🏦 Exploring available loan options
🏠Investigating down-payment and closing-cost assistance programs
đź“Ť Considering different locations or property types
đź“… Creating a realistic timeline to become mortgage-ready
I am not here to convince you to buy a home you cannot afford.
I’m here to help you determine whether homeownership is possible—and if it isn’t yet, identify what needs to change to move you closer.
Because sometimes the answer isn’t:
“You can’t afford a home.”
Sometimes the answer is:
“We haven’t found the right strategy yet.”
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Let’s RUN THE NUMBERS, not assumptions.
Lia Alexander, REALTOR®
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers
đź“ž 678-441-5578
Lic #442152
3095 Satellite Blvd., Bldg. 800, Ste. 120
Duluth, GA 30096
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