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Are you ready to buy a house?
Interest rates are still at historic lows (for those with excellent credit). Home prices are extremely affordable when compared to area median incomes. There is a large supply of homes available in most markets (more homes to choose from and buyer advantage at negotiations).
Picture taken from http://www.bankrate.com/ on 09/23/2014 at12:30am
But the questions remains. Are you ready to buy?
Answer this questions to see if you are ready
1. What is your credit score?
(a) less than 620
(b) between 730 and 850
(c) between 620 and 730.
2. Do you have cash for a 3.5 or 20 percent down payment?
(a) how much?
(b) yes
(c) not yet
3. Do you have cash totaling an 6 to 8 month emergency fund?
(a) I live month to month
(b) we have funds to cover 8 months of expenses
(c) we only have savings to cover a few months
4. Have you been pre-approved for a mortgage?
(a) I figured I’d find the house I like first
(b) Yes, and I have a copy of the letter
(c) I don't know where to apply
5. Is your job?
(a) temporary, part-time
(b) full-time and secure
(c) full-time, but our company might experiencing lay-offs
6. Do you plan on staying in your current city for the next 3 to 5 years?
(a) I won’t be here for ... more

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