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So You Think You Want to Buy a Home? Here Are Some Helpful Tips
Liz says it very well.  It's not a long list, but it's an important one, if you're starting to think about buying a home. 
 
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So You Think You Want to Buy A Home?  Here Are Some Helpful tips
Although not a comprehensive list here are some tips.

1. Get preapproved for a mortgage.  I know we like to leave this for later in the game.  But do yourself a favor and do it first!  Rather than guessing or estimating how much you can afford to spend, ask a lender or mortgage broker to pre-qualify you - and while you're at it - get him to give it to you in writing.(please note the pre-qualification guarantee will be good for 30-90 days and if you have not bought in that time frame you will need to get an extension or update on the guaranteed rate. 
                                               
How is he going to come up with that dollar figure?  Well it'll be a combination of your household income, how good your credit is, interest rates, the type of loan you select and how much cash you have ready for the down payment and closing costs.  You might be surprised that the amount may be much ... more

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