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I started out teaching elementary school. That's exactly what makes me a different kind of agent.
I don’t just tell you what to do and leave you confused, or worse, anxious.
I teach you how it all works.
I started out teaching elementary school. That's exactly what makes me a different kind of agent.
I don’t just tell you what to do and leave you confused, or worse, anxious.
I teach you how it all works.
✅ Down payment help
✅ Lower monthly payments
✅ Forgivable grants + city/county programs
These options aren’t secret, they’re just not widely widely known.
That’s why I created my free guide to the most helpful options in NC & SC.
✅ Down payment help
✅ Lower monthly payments
✅ Forgivable grants + city/county programs
These options aren’t secret, they’re just not widely widely known.
That’s why I created my free guide to the most helpful options in NC & SC.
❌ You need 20% down
❌ You have to be debt-free
❌ You should just keep renting
Let’s replace the myths with a real plan to get you to YOUR goal.
I'm here to help you sort through the overwhelm—step by step.
❌ You need 20% down
❌ You have to be debt-free
❌ You should just keep renting
Let’s replace the myths with a real plan to get you to YOUR goal.
I'm here to help you sort through the overwhelm—step by step.
Let’s change that.
Buying a home shouldn’t feel impossible—and you don’t have to navigate it solo.
Let’s change that.
Buying a home shouldn’t feel impossible—and you don’t have to navigate it solo.
✨You don’t have to feel 100% ready to start the process.
If any of these feel familiar:
✔ You’ve been casually budgeting
✔ You scroll listings like it’s your side hobby
✔ You dread your next rent renewal notice...
Then you’re already further along than you think.
✨You don’t have to feel 100% ready to start the process.
If any of these feel familiar:
✔ You’ve been casually budgeting
✔ You scroll listings like it’s your side hobby
✔ You dread your next rent renewal notice...
Then you’re already further along than you think.
You do NOT need a giant down payment or a luxury-level budget to use a rate buydown.
💡 Builders often offer 2-1 buydowns for free
💡We can negotiate credits with resale sellers to use for buydowns
💡 Even with 3–5% down, we’ve used this to cut payments by hundreds per month
You do NOT need a giant down payment or a luxury-level budget to use a rate buydown.
💡 Builders often offer 2-1 buydowns for free
💡We can negotiate credits with resale sellers to use for buydowns
💡 Even with 3–5% down, we’ve used this to cut payments by hundreds per month
A seller (or builder) offers credits to lower your interest rate for the first 1–3 years.
That means a lower payment right when you need it most—before you’ve rebuilt savings or furnished your home.
A seller (or builder) offers credits to lower your interest rate for the first 1–3 years.
That means a lower payment right when you need it most—before you’ve rebuilt savings or furnished your home.
Still think you need 20% down to buy a home?
That was true once—but today, first-time buyers have way more options.
💡Most of my clients put down between 3%–5%, and some qualify for local assistance that can help with those upfront costs.
Still think you need 20% down to buy a home?
That was true once—but today, first-time buyers have way more options.
💡Most of my clients put down between 3%–5%, and some qualify for local assistance that can help with those upfront costs.
It’s about building a future that fits your life.
Let’s create your custom homeownership plan together—one that reflects your goals, timeline, and budget.
📩 Comment or DM me PLAN and I’ll send you my calendar link to book a free 1:1 strategy session.
It’s about building a future that fits your life.
Let’s create your custom homeownership plan together—one that reflects your goals, timeline, and budget.
📩 Comment or DM me PLAN and I’ll send you my calendar link to book a free 1:1 strategy session.
It’s about building a future that fits your life.
Let’s create your custom homeownership plan together—one that reflects your goals, timeline, and budget.
📩 Comment or DM me PLAN and I’ll send you my calendar link to book a free 1:1 strategy session.
It’s about building a future that fits your life.
Let’s create your custom homeownership plan together—one that reflects your goals, timeline, and budget.
📩 Comment or DM me PLAN and I’ll send you my calendar link to book a free 1:1 strategy session.
Home is where the heart is, AND it’s where financial stability begins.
This is about building a future you can count on.
✨ A place that’s yours
✨ An asset that grows over time
✨ A foundation when life gets hard
Home is where the heart is, AND it’s where financial stability begins.
This is about building a future you can count on.
✨ A place that’s yours
✨ An asset that grows over time
✨ A foundation when life gets hard
❗Homeownership builds long-term stability.
Let's hope you never have a financial emergency, but life happens. It's helpful to have options, like falling back on your equity, selling, or refinancing.
❗Homeownership builds long-term stability.
Let's hope you never have a financial emergency, but life happens. It's helpful to have options, like falling back on your equity, selling, or refinancing.
💥 It’s time to talk about what’s actually possible.
There are programs designed to help first-time buyers like you—ones most people don’t even know about.
💥 It’s time to talk about what’s actually possible.
There are programs designed to help first-time buyers like you—ones most people don’t even know about.
🚫 You do not need 20% down to buy your first home.
In fact, most of my first-time buyers use programs that require 3%–5% down. Some even qualify for 0% down options!
The key? Finding what works for you.
🚫 You do not need 20% down to buy your first home.
In fact, most of my first-time buyers use programs that require 3%–5% down. Some even qualify for 0% down options!
The key? Finding what works for you.
It can be tempting to put it off until a "better" time.
💭 Ever feel stuck renting even though you’re ready for more? Tell me below.
Katie Crosby at Better Real Estate Carolinas
📞 (704) 248-2575
📧 Katie@BetterREC.com
🌐 Katie.BetterREC.com
It can be tempting to put it off until a "better" time.
💭 Ever feel stuck renting even though you’re ready for more? Tell me below.
Katie Crosby at Better Real Estate Carolinas
📞 (704) 248-2575
📧 Katie@BetterREC.com
🌐 Katie.BetterREC.com
1️⃣ USDA Loans – 0% down in approved rural areas
2️⃣ NC 1st Home Advantage – $15K for eligible buyers
3️⃣ SC Housing Homebuyer Program – Lower rates + forgivable assistance
1️⃣ USDA Loans – 0% down in approved rural areas
2️⃣ NC 1st Home Advantage – $15K for eligible buyers
3️⃣ SC Housing Homebuyer Program – Lower rates + forgivable assistance
We make a plan that works for YOU, together!
Buying your first home? Here's how we simplify the journey together:
We make a plan that works for YOU, together!
Buying your first home? Here's how we simplify the journey together:
We don’t talk about homes first.
We talk about you.
Your lifestyle. Your timeline. Your worries. Your must-haves.
Because you’re not a real estate robot—you’re a real person with unique needs.
And you deserve a plan that actually fits your life.
We don’t talk about homes first.
We talk about you.
Your lifestyle. Your timeline. Your worries. Your must-haves.
Because you’re not a real estate robot—you’re a real person with unique needs.
And you deserve a plan that actually fits your life.
Before I was a real estate agent, I was a teacher—and that’s exactly what makes me different.
I don’t just tell you what to do. I teach you how it all works. I break it down step-by-step so you know what’s happening—and why.
Before I was a real estate agent, I was a teacher—and that’s exactly what makes me different.
I don’t just tell you what to do. I teach you how it all works. I break it down step-by-step so you know what’s happening—and why.
When I’m your buyer’s agent, I...
✔️ Break down the process in plain English with personalized checklists and timelines to keep you organized.
When I’m your buyer’s agent, I...
✔️ Break down the process in plain English with personalized checklists and timelines to keep you organized.
✨You don't need to be all-the-way ready to get started!
If even one of these sounds like you, it's time to explore your options.
If your goal is to buy a house one day, you're in the right place!
Follow for more info on how to get there 🏡
✨You don't need to be all-the-way ready to get started!
If even one of these sounds like you, it's time to explore your options.
If your goal is to buy a house one day, you're in the right place!
Follow for more info on how to get there 🏡
🏡 Better Real Estate Carolinas
🏡 Better Real Estate Carolinas
You DON'T have to be ready to buy today.
You DON'T have to know everything, have perfect credit, or millions in savings.
Most first-time buyers just need someone to break it down step-by-step. (Hi, former teacher here 👋 That's my specialty!)
You DON'T have to be ready to buy today.
You DON'T have to know everything, have perfect credit, or millions in savings.
Most first-time buyers just need someone to break it down step-by-step. (Hi, former teacher here 👋 That's my specialty!)