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10 Tips for First Time Buyer Success
10 Tips for First Time Buyer Success

 
     Buying your first home is a big deal!  There’s  a whirlwind of feelings involved from the excitement of getting your house keys to the stress of trying to figure out what exactly is it going to cost.  First time home buyers (FTHB) have a lot of questions along the way, and your home buying team should be able to answer each and every one, but reading this list of 10 tips/FAQ answers will put you on the road to home ownership, feeling comfortable and confident.
 
 
Get Pre-Approved (or better, pre-underwritten)
 

     The worst feeling in the world is finding your dream home, saying “YES! Let’s put in an offer!”, and then swiftly losing the house to someone else while you’re getting a pre-approval, which every serious seller will require with an offer.  Getting a pre-approved long before looking at homes will help you in several ways.  Your loan officer can help you figure out how much you qualify for and how much house leaves you with a comfortable payment.  They can also review your credit and offer tips on improving your scores (better credit scores = more loan options, better rates, and lower costs).

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