Waiting for better rates? Learn why today might be your best chance to buy a home, and how tax credits and down payment assistance can make it happen.

Misty Bacon welcomes Rhonda Mitchell, Homeownership Director at the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH). They dive into the reality of modern homebuyer assistance programs, dispelling the myth that these processes are incredibly slow or impossible to qualify for. Rhonda explains the profound financial impact of the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) and how buyers can receive thousands in tax credits annually. She also gives a sneak peek at SETH's upcoming renovation product, designed to help buyers upgrade aging housing stock, and shares the valuable advice she would offer her younger self. Whether you're a real estate agent looking to educate your clients or a buyer trying to navigate the current market, this episode is packed with practical, actionable housing resources.

🎧 Hosted by: Misty Bacon

🎤 Featuring: Rhonda Mitchell

Rhonda Young Mitchell is the Homeownership Director at Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH). Based in Houston, she manages homeownership programs and partners with lenders across Texas to expand access to affordable housing. Leveraging her background in lending, she specializes in program development, down payment assistance, and single-family mortgage revenue bond financing.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔ Leveraging down payment assistance to effectively overcome the cash-to-close barrier

✔ Utilizing Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC) for substantial annual tax savings

✔ Partnering with experienced lenders to navigate affordable housing options seamlessly

✔ Expanding the potential of aging housing stock through upcoming FHA renovation products

✔ Reflecting on advice to your younger self to maintain perspective and professional growth

✔ Shifting buyer mindset to recognize immediate market opportunities despite high rates

✔ Building community impact by educating real estate professionals and local homebuyers

🎧Connect with Rhonda Mitchell:

Website → https://www.sethfc.com/

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-young-mitchell-18715122/

🎧 Follow Misty:

Website → https://www.thebaconrealtygroup.com/

Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/thebaconrealtygroup

LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistybacon/

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