Alicia Bolin- Licensed Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway, Fox Cities

07/25/2025

🏡 Dreaming of buying a home but stuck with debt or a high DTI?

Here’s the truth: You don’t have to be debt-free to become a homeowner—but lowering your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) can make all the difference.

✨ Here's how to start:

Know your numbers (calculate your DTI)
Use the snowball or avalanche method to pay off debt
Boost your income (side hustles count!)
Talk to a lender early to create a plan
💬 Want my FREE DTI Tracker + Debt Payoff Guide to get started? Drop a 💰 below or DM me and I’ll send it your way!

Let’s turn your “someday” into this year 🏠

07/21/2025

🏡 Curious minds want to know!

As a realtor, I hear a lot of “someday” when it comes to buying your first home or upgrading to that dream home you’ve been talking about...

What’s really holding you back? 👇

🔘 Saving for the down payment
🔘 Interest rates & affordability
🔘 Unsure where to start
🔘 Fear of selling & buying at the same time
🔘 Other (drop it in the comments!)

👉 Vote & share! I’d love to know what’s keeping your “next home” on the back burner

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