<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1955936548054264&amp;ev=PageView&amp;noscript=1">

The 7 D's and Your Buyers

Dog, diploma, diamond, diaper, divorce, death, and debt-free living. Very different words that all have one thing in common: they can impact finances in a major way. Here are some facts about the 7 D’s:

#1) Owning a dog can cost between $1,500 and $10,000 a year! Yes, you read that right. People can spend ten THOUSAND dollars a year on their pup. This doesn’t even include the fees associated with adoption or paying a pet deposit (if renting). 

Dog 7 D

#2) The average cost of a college education is between $102,828 and $218,004, depending on the type of university attended. Coupling this with the fact that it takes the average person about 20 years to pay off their student loans, and you can see how it impacts finances in the short-and-long term.

Diploma 7 D

#3) Buying a diamond ring is a big decision, and so is deciding to get married. The average cost of an engagement ring is $6,000, with the wedding being an additional $27,000 (on average). Heading into marriage having spent $33,000 can be quite stressful for newlyweds.

Diamond 7 D

#4) Raising a child is no easy feat, financially or otherwise. The average cost of giving birth in America is $18,865. Then, to raise a child, it will cost an average of $233,610 (as of 2017). This doesn’t even include the inflation we’re experiencing.

Diaper 7 D

#5) No one goes into marriage thinking it will end in divorce, but sometimes life happens. Divorce isn’t just difficult personally, though. It can have a lasting effect on finances. The average cost of divorce in America is between $15 and $20 thousand!

Divorce 7 D

#6) No one wants to think about dying. However, it is something we all need to be prepared for. The average cost of death in the United States is $19,566 as of 2021. This covers funeral expenses and the like, but may not include any hospital bills, etc. that come along with passing away.

Death 7 D

#7) We all know that the more debt you take on, the harder it is to dig yourself out of the hole. Credit cards, car payments, and student loans can all add up quick. When you add medical bills on top of that, it can feel insurmountable. In 2021, the average household debt was $96,371, not counting a mortgage. This doesn’t just change buying power, but it changes the future of a family. Choosing to pay off debt (excluding a mortgage payment), can change a financial legacy.

Debt 7 D

You’re probably wondering why we told you all of this, and we promise there’s a point. As 2023 continues to ramp up and people try to figure out how to keep their finances intact while facing a recession, they need resources. As their Realtor, you are one of their most trusted advisors.

Being able to show them how financial decisions can impact their future and their ability to buy a home can give them the opportunity to put themselves on a smarter path. Making sure your buyer is financially stable in the areas that matter before purchasing their house will give them more opportunities to build equity quickly, rather than paying down debt.

At Churchill, we partner with our clients (your buyers) to give them the education they need to empower themselves as homeowners. We work with them to get on a smarter mortgage plan that focuses on their goals. This begins with looking at their current financial situation and seeing how they can make simple and sustainable changes to make buying a home a reality.

Cost of living is high, and so are interest rates. Choosing to buy a home while deep in debt won’t make life easier. As you can see from the stats above, life’s biggest decisions come with big financial commitments. Let’s work together to make buying a home as simple and stress-free as possible for your buyers!
 
 
 
 
Please Enter a Name
Please Enter a Last Name
Please Enter a Valid City Name
Please Select a State
Please Enter a Valid Email Address
Please Enter a Valid Phone Number
Please Enter a Valid

Thank You!

We have received your request, and will reach out to connect with you shortly.

Thank you for taking to the time to reach out to Churchill Mortgage.

By submitting this form, I/we agree to your Privacy Policy Terms of Use and authorize Churchill Mortgage Corporation and/or their Preferred Provider for our area and/or The Churchill Agency to receive the above information to assist in obtaining a home loan.

I/we also authorize Churchill Mortgage Corporation, The Churchill Agency and/or their Preferred Provider for our area to contact us regarding but not limited to mortgage and insurance services and products via telephone, mobile phone (including through automated dialing), and/or email, even if telephone numbers or email I/we provide are on any Do Not Call/Contact Registry, such as corporate, state, or the National Do Not Call Registry. The submission of this form does not constitute in any way a formal loan application or a commitment for a loan. By communicating with us by phone, you consent to calls being recorded and monitored. By participating, you consent to receive text messages sent by an automatic telephone dialing system. Consent to these terms is not a condition of purchase.

Want To Work With Churchill Mortgage?

social proof logos