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Buying A Home In Cleveland - A Complete Guide Part 2
Buying A Home In Cleveland - The Complete Guide Part 2 of 7 - Getting Pre-Approved
In an effort to help educate those buying a home in Cleveland, we have put together a 7 part series that will explain the entire home buying process in detail. Although our focus will be on the Cleveland market, many of the ideas discussed can be applied to other areas of the country as well. Our first article, Step 1, was on "The Initial Consultation - Formulating A Game plan" . Please feel free to read it as it will give you a solid foundation in which to begin the home buying process.

This article focuses on "Step 2 - Getting Pre-Approved For A Loan."
 

Many people make the mistake of beginning the buying process by looking at homes, not only on the Internet, but also in person. While looking at homes is fun and exciting and certainly a big part of the home buying process, many potential buyers overlook the importance of getting pre-approved for a loan first.
There is nothing more disheartening than seeing the dreams of a home buyer crushed when they find out they cannot qualify for a loan ... more

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