1. Figure out your mortgage before you look
2. A Down Payment of 20 Percent Is Still the Standard, but You Have Other Options
3. If You’re Self-Employed, You’ll Need to Do Some Extra Work
4. It’s Going to Get Competitive
5. It’s Also Going to Get Really Expensive Really Fast
6. Remember That Homeownership Is Not the End All, Be All

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One of the biggest selling points for homes in 2018 is a home with flexibility. A decade ago, a dream home was designed to wow your friends and neighbors. Today, it’s designed to house your relatives, or your Airbnb guests, or be your workplace. The “home-within-a-home” is one of the most popular models with Lennar, the nation’s largest home builder. The American Dream Home is one you never have to leave; you can stay during personal shifts in fortune, family changes, or while growing old.

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