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Student debt delays home ownership and more

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oung adults seek college degrees in order to secure well-paying jobs that help establish future financial stability, including fulfilling the dream of home ownership. Too often, however, college graduates are finding student loan debt is hindering their future goals.

A recent study by the National Association of Realtors and SALT, a consumer literacy program provided by the nonprofit American Student Assistance, has found older millennials between the ages of 26 and 35 are carrying sizable student loan debts. With balances between $70,000 and $100,000 still remaining on years-old loans, this demographic’s ability to buy a home is greatly compromised.

While other factors have contributed to the decline in the housing market, a report released in August 2017 by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of New York explains that student debt accounts for up to 35 percent of the decline. Roughly 32 percent of people in their 20s owned a home in 2007, but that number dropped to 21 percent in 2016. Respondents to various surveys, including those by NAR and Pew Research Center, have said that student loans have made it more difficult to buy homes.

This is not the only potential pitfall of student loans. Considerable student loan debt may also contribute to weaker spending among young

adults and less wealth accumulation through the years. It may also delay travel plans, marriage plans and other large purchases that are often the markers of an established and secure future.

The Federal Reserve Bank report suggests that every additional $10,000 in student debt is associated with a 1.5 percentage point decline in the probability of buying a home by the age of 30. Furthermore, the report also states that almost half of people between the ages of 23 and 25 are still living with their parents.

Of those who were able to purchase a home, they are still carrying a median student debt of $41,200, says American Student Assistance. That figure actually surpasses the average annual income of $38,800.

“The tens of thousands of dollars many millennials needed to borrow to earn a college degree have come at a financial and emotional cost that’s influencing millennials’ housing choices and other major life decisions,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist.

Student loan debt may be compelling some millennials to take second jobs, work in careers outside of their fields of study and delay marriage and starting a family.

Student loan debt also is affecting millennials’ ability to save for retirement. The NAR report found that 61 percent of respondents at times were not able to make retirement contributions.

Consolidation of student loans, refinancing for lower interest rates or extending the term of the loan to make payments more amenable are ways to alleviate some of the burden of student loan debt. Flexible payment plans and better loan counseling can help as well.

Many millennials are finding that student loan debt is compromising their ability to secure their financial futures, which can have farreaching consequences.

What is the tiny house movement?

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he tiny house movement has transformed the way many people look at housing and how it can help them downsize not only their residences, but also their lives.

Living small has been embraced as an eco-friendly way to cut costs and simplify life. According to the tiny house

resource The Tiny Life, the typical American home is 2,600 square feet, while the typical tiny house is between 100 and 400 square feet. Many tiny homes are smaller than the average urban apartment. Proponents of the small house movement say that living the tiny life isn’t really a sacrifice, but a way

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to experience a simpler, fuller life that frees them from expensive mortgage payments and unnecessary clutter.

One of the advantages of tiny house living is that buyers are often able to buy their homes (whether stationary or mobile) outright, eliminating the need to finance their purchases. Tiny homes also boast much lower utility bills than more traditional homes. Outfitting tiny homes with wood-burning appliances can keep heating costs to a minimum. In some instances, tiny homes are completely off the grid, harvesting electricity through

Tiny houses may appeal to eco-friendly prospective homeowners looking to cut costs. solar panels and employing rain-capturing technology to supply water.

According to the resource Living Big in a Tiny House, the tiny house movement is eco-friendly. Small homes create much smaller carbon footprints than large homes. In addition, the resources needed to build and sustain such homes

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Determining how much “home you can afford” depends on several important factors including:

• Housing Expense Ratio. Lenders recommend that your mortgage payment (principal, interest, taxes and mortgage insurance) be less than 28 percent of your monthly gross income.

• Debt-to-Income Ratio. Lenders look to see that all your other debts (credit cards, student loans, alimony, child support, car loans and housing expenses) are less than 30-40 percent of your monthly gross income.

Electrical & Natural Gas Companies

City of Albany 883-8330

Georgia Power 436-3304

Mitchell EMC Sumter EMC 436-0070 759-2291 Telephone AT&T Residential 888-757-6500 www.att.com Business 866-620-6000

Internet Providers

AT&T (Dial-up 800-288-2020) (DSL 800-288-2020) www.att.com Plantel 1-800-342-7564 Recycling Keep Albany-Dougherty Beautiful 430-5257

School Information

Dougherty County Public School System Lee County School System 431-1264 229-903-2100 Daily Newspaper (circulation dept.) 888-9322

Other Important Numbers

Driver’s License Bureau 430-4251 Automotive Tag Office 431-3255 Voter Registration 431-3247 Albany-Dougherty Chamber of Commerce 434-8700

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Rates can be reduced with discount points. Rates are subject to change upon short notice, and discount points could change frequently. One discount point is equal to one percentage point of the loan amount and is paid when the loan is closed. Most lenders have a variety of programs. ORIGINATION FEE IS NORMALLY ONE ADDITIONAL POINT, BUT CAN VARY. Maximum amount for conventional loan is $417,000. To Participate in the column, call 888-9333. For information on specific mortgage programs call The Lender.

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• The amount of your down payment. You will have to make a downpayment of at least 5 percent of the home purchase price to qualify for a mortgage that meets Freddie Mac’s requirements. If you are able to put down 20 percent or more, you can avoid having to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI), reducing your monthly mortgage payment.

KEY RATIOS LENDERS USE

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• Fees and closing costs. Remember to factor in the expenses and fees you will incur for a home appraisal, a home inspection and other professional services required to buy a home.

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• Current mortgage rates. Mortgage rates change constantly based on the economic factors that affect the demand for mortgages among investors like Freddie Mac. You can track mortgage rate trends by following Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

• Your current lifestyle and future plans. You should consider your current living standards, as well as any future major expenses such as a wedding or college tuition.

And, remember - buy what you can comfortably afford today, not five years from now.

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• Your annual gross income. You can get a very rough estimate of your affordable home price range by multiplying your annual gross income by 2.5. For example, if your annual gross income is $50,000, you may be able to afford a home worth $125,000 (this varies depending on current interest rates, your debt and credit history.)

• The type of home your are purchasing. If you are looking to buy a condominium, keep in mind that rates are typically higher for these loans and you’ll have to budget for the cost of your monthly condominium fee.

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HOW MUCH HOUSE CAN YOU AFFORD?

• Your credit history and score. Your credit can affect your ability to qualify for a mortgage and your mortgage rate. Before you shop for a house or a mortgage, find out what your credit score is by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com or calling (877) 322-8228. Be sure to do this once a year because your score can be negatively affected if pulled too often.

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pales in comparison to those needed to build and maintain more traditional homes. Furthermore, with less interior space, residents of tiny homes are less likely to acquire items they don’t necessarily need, reducing clutter and saving money.

The following statistics, courtesy of The Tiny Life, paint a picture of the tiny home lifestyle: • Sixty-eight percent of tiny house people have no mortgage, and 78 percent own their home.

• The average cost to build a tiny house is $23,000 for do-it-yourselfers.

• Eighty-nine percent of tiny house dwellers have less credit card debt than the average person.

• Tiny house owners earn an average of $42,038 each year.

• Many tiny home owners are age 50 or older.

Those interested in the tiny house lifestyle can find many companies that now specialize in these dwellings. Emptynesters looking to downsize may find tiny homes are an affordable way to simplify their lives.

Monthly interest, interest payments for 30-year, fixed rate mortgage. Escrow payments for taxes, insurance not included. Payments are rounded to the nearest dollar.

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Media rooms now edge out home theaters

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ot so long ago many homeowners were racing to outfit their homes with home the-

ater spaces. If spaces allowed, homeowners would transform rooms into

dark, theater-like retreats, complete with large screens, surround sound

and reclined seating. Interest in such spaces has waned in recent years,

with many homeowners opting for

media rooms instead. So what is the difference between these spaces?

rooms are much more practical.

A media room is an option for families who want a theater experience in common areas or open-concept living spaces, says Digitech Custom Audio and Video System Integration Specialists. Media rooms frequently feature comfortable, customizable seating, rather than rows of seats facing the screen that are standard in home theaters. Guests can con-

According to HGTV, a home theater

verse in media rooms while enjoying

experience of the cinema. A media

Various design layouts are possible,

is a room designed to replicate the

a show, streaming music or gaming.

room is a multipurpose space where

including furniture that conceals

people can gather to enjoy any type of media, from TV to music to gaming systems. Home theaters tend to

limit activity to watching movies.

However, homeowners interested in

more versatile paces may find media

electronics so the media room can be an entertainment lounge one minute and a theater the next.

Because media rooms are not as isolated as home theaters, the acoustics in such rooms may be compromised.

That’s a disadvantage for homeown-

ers who have invested heavily in sound systems for their media devices. Sound from media rooms also

may filter out and disturb others in different rooms of the house. However, fluffy sofas, drapery and carpet-

the room.

Homeowners who like to entertain while watching or listening to media may prefer the flexibility of media rooms, which make it easy to stream movies and music and play games.

ing can absorb sound and keep it in

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Pools and lawns can get along

Homeowners

interested

particularly if pool water robs lawns

in installing pools in their

of vital nutrients they need to thrive.

backyards need not worry

But the resource All About Lawns

about the potential impact of such de-

says most people needn’t worry about

cisions on surrounding landscapes.

errant drops or even higher levels of

According to the Association of Pool

overflow. It all comes down to the

& Spa Professionals, there are 10.4

selectivity of grass. Blades of grass

million residential and 309,000 public

are particular about which nutrients

swimming pools in the United States.

from the water they absorb and in

Although the average monthly tem-

what quantities. Lawns are largely

peratures in Canada are lower than

unaffected by chlorine. Furthermore,

those throughout much of the United

soil can withstand chlorine when kept

States, many Canadian homeowners

at applicable sanitary levels (which

still have pools in their backyards.

generally range between two to three

Quebec is home to the most pools per

parts per million), at high acid levels.

capita for Canada — with some es-

That’s much more than is usually con-

timates suggesting the province has

tained in pool water.

more than 300,000 backyard pools,

Pool water is also maintained in the

according to Pool and Spa Marketing

neutral range at a pH of 6.5 to 7.8,

magazine.

which is safe for plants. Should the

Many homeowners wonder if the

pool water test at a higher acidity or

chlorine and other chemicals in pool water have any affect on the lawn,

Pool owners should be diligent about

cause damage.

smart application and storage of pool

In safe amounts, chlorine should

chemicals. Powdered or liquid chlo-

not adversely affect lawns and other

alkalinity, it can adversely affect land-

rine and other water chemistry prod-

plants that surround pools.

scapes, particularly delicate plants.

ucts that spill onto grass or plants may

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$299,000 • 5041 Sq. Ft. • 5 BR, 4 BA • MLS# 138665

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PATSY MARTIN / MARY LINDA COTTEN 343-8197 / 347-0953 COLDWELL BANKER WALDEN AND KIRKLAND, INC. 436-8811

Old Dawson Rd past Doublegate Country Club; when street becomes Byron Plantation Rd, stay straight on Van Cise - home on left.

South on Liberty Expressway, left on Holley Dr, right on Betty’s Dr, home on right.

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538439-1

$234,900 • MLS# 140097 • 3BR, 2.5BA • 2331 SF

4922 Van Cise

2519 Betty’s Dr

2513 Fox Ridge

Reduced thousands!!! Beautifully updated home w/ lots of character.

Heart pine flooring, GR w/ fireplace, gourmet kit w/ granite counters & verdant lawn & flower gardens.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 PM

PRICE REDUCED BY THOUSANDS!!! ENJOY THE SPARKLING POOL JUST IN TIME FOR SPRING!! Beautiful, completely remodeled Victorian home blt. in the 1890’s on a wooded 2 acre lot.

PEGGY BROWN 894-4110 COLDWELL BANKER WALDEN AND KIRKLAND, INC. 436-8811 To place your Open House call Ashanti Smith, Multimedia Representative Albany Herald 888-9340