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HOW TO OWN YOUR DREAM HOME.
You start dreaming of how wonderful it would be to own a home and start looking around the internet at homes. It’s an admirable goal with lots of great benefits; building equity, improving your credit score, potential income down the road, but first and foremost it’s a place that you can call your own and build precious memories with your family.                 “The distance between your dream home and owning a home is called action”     Dreaming about owning a home is the first and most important step, but buying your first home can be one of the most exhilarating and stressful moments of your life.Armed with the right information, you can shop for a house, apply for a mortgage, and close the deal with confidence.Where to StartThe most important thing to do before buying a home is to make sure that it’s the right time to buy. Generally owning a home for at least 5 year, pays of financially (Capital Gains tax benefit, this is for another post). You should play around with a Rent vs. Buy CalculatorRENT VS BUY CALCULATORTHE STEPSStep 1: How Much House Can You Afford?I know it’s a touchy subject, but it’s an important one. If you stretch your budget ... more

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