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CATHERINE REAGOR
A home is within reach Buying just got easier, even with student-loan debt Millennials overloaded with student loans now have a better
“It’s a big change
chance of buying a home. ¶ The biggest mortgage backers in
that can help a lot
the country have upped the amount of debt borrowers can
of people who
have and still qualify for a home loan. ¶ I cheer the good news for the
didn’t quite
many Millennials held back from a home purchase because of hefty stu-
qualify before.”
dent-loan debt. But then I worry about adding more debt to their load. ¶
CARISA WINKLEPLECK HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP
Government-owned Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac raised their debt-toincome ratios for borrowers at the end of July. ¶ The debt limit has been upped from 45 percent to 50 percent.¶ “It’s a big change that can help a lot of people who didn’t quite qualify before,” Carisa Winklepleck of Scottsdale-based Homeowners Financial Group told me. See HOME, Page 2R
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INCREDIBLE THIRD-ACRE! Wonderfully situated on one MLS# - 5636420 of the largest lots in the neighborhood, this masterfully-built Bedrooms - 5 home has a warm and welcoming ambiance. A towering twostory entry invites you in to discover soaring vaulted ceilings, Bathrooms - 3 Pool - Yes dual-pane windows and a sprawling split floorplan. Family room has a 20’ ceiling, corner-set fireplace and exit to the back Sq. Ft. - 3,720 patio. Enjoy the light-and-bright living room, formal dining Parking - 3-Car room and lovely loft. Master suite has a beautifully remodeled Lot Size - 14,540 sq. ft. bath. A pebble-finish dive pool sparkles as the crown jewel of ZIP Code - 85254 the back yard, surrounded by a lush lawn, built-in BBQ kitchen and a covered patio. Three-car garage with cabinets. RV gate/ Online Pics - ThoseCallaways.com parking. Bonus new 2012 A/C’s. – Joseph Callaway Price - $675,000
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