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Valuable Lessons for First-Time Homebuyers
Buying a home can be a particularly stressful, and time-consuming process. Buyers may learn through experience some valuable lessons for buying a home. Here are 5 useful tips for first-time homebuyers to consider when entering the real estate market. 
 
#1 Get your documents in order
To apply for a home mortgage, you will need income and tax documents. Typically, lenders will ask you for 2 recent pay stubs, 2 previous years’ W-2s, tax returns, and the past 2 months of bank statements. Having these documents in hand will save you a lot of time when buying a home.
 
#2 Watch the market 
Stay up-to-date with the housing market on both a national and local level. Just like the stock market, timing is key in the real estate market. If inventory is decreasing, it may be best to buy a home quickly before more buyers enter the market and spark a bidding war. If there are clear signs that the market is unstable in the area, you may want to wait or look for a home in a different city.
 
#3 See if the HOA contract allows renting 
It is common for homeowners to have the long-term goal of renting out the property when they decide to move. ... more

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