Allyson Karter

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Masiello

LICENSE# 917354

akarter@masiello.com

(207) 649-6826


Allyson Karter assists customers using HomeFundIt to raise their down payment by pledging $1 for every $1 crowdfunded up to $250.00

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Boost your down payment with HomeFundIt!

Three ways to get into your new home faster

Easy online registration

Collect down payment gifts instantly from family and friends through the easy-to-use, online platform.

Chose crowdfunding, Up It, or both

Get extra pledges toward your down payment when you shop at over 1,000 participating online retailers.

Grant 1

Earn up to $2,000 towards your closing costs. Match down payment gifts $2 for every $1 received.

Get Down Payment Gifts

  • Sign up online, set up your campaign page, and set your down payment goal.

  • Share your unique campaign link with family, friends, or anyone else in your network.

  • Anyone can give gifts up to $5,000 each, online, with a debit or credit card. No taxes or fees. No offline paperwork.

  • First time buyers can get $2 for every $1 raised through down payment gifting, up to the lesser of $2,000 or 1% of purchase price, towards closing costs.

Get Even More When You Shop

  • When you or your supporters shop online at over 1,000 participating retailers through the UpIt link on your campaign page, a percentage of your purchase is pledged to your down payment.

  • Participating retailers pledge anywhere from 1% to 50% back on your purchase. Earn on average 7.5% per purchase!

  • You and your supporters can start shopping with UpIt as soon as you set up your campaign page.

  • BONUS! Get $2 for every $1 pledged through UpIt shopping. This includes your purchases and your supporters’ purchases.

  • Download and install the UpIt Chrome Extension to make it easy to grow your down payment every time you shop at participating retailers.

About Me

Allyson "Ally" Schade Karter LOVES to work with first-time home buyers! There is little more rewarding than guiding new homeowners through the process. From searching to closing, let Ally support your journey! Dynamic with a strong work ethic, Ally Karter launched her real estate career in 2007 during the most challenging economic times in decades. Always the optimist, Ally learned well by dedicating herself to her clients and the profession, and sells a minimum of $3 million annually. She credits her success to personal attention to her clients and a fervent regard for ethics. Also now the Sales Director at the Masiello Augusta office, Ally is responsible for coaching and guiding her team.

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