If you're like most renters, you feel trapped within the walls of a house or apartment that doesn't feel like yours. How could it when you're not even permitted to bang in a nail or two without a hassle? You might feel like you're stuck in the renter's rut with no way of rising up out of it and owning your own home.

But now is not the time to despair.

It doesn't matter how long you've been renting, or how dire your financial situation may seem. There are some little known facts that can help you get over the hump and transfer your status from renter to home owner. You really can save for the down payment and stop wasting thousands of dollars on rent. Just remember: It's never too late to get out from under your landlord's finger and move into a wonderful home you can truly call your own.

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