Montrose, CA -- Student loan debt no longer has to be a barrier to homeownership. The Vic Markarian Realty Group is seeing a significant increase in first-time buyers successfully purchasing homes despite carrying substantial student loans, thanks to strategic planning and expert guidance that helps buyers navigate today's lending landscape. With over three decades of experience helping renters become homeowners, Vic Markarian, a respected Realtor agent in Montrose, CA , has developed proven strategies to help buyers overcome financial obstacles. "We've worked with countless first-time buyers who thought student loans disqualified them from homeownership," Vic explains. "The truth is, with the right approach and proper debt-to-income calculations, many buyers discover they're in a better position than they realized." Markarian notes that today’s buyers often underestimate how powerful long-term homeownership can be—even when interest rates feel high. “W...