Home Buying Myths Slayed [INFOGRAPHIC] By Gerry Athas-Vazquez | August 3, 2018 | Comments Off on Home Buying Myths Slayed [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is only 6%! Despite mortgage interest rates being over 4%, rates are still below historic numbers. 88% of property managers raised their rents in the last 12 months! Posted in Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy