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3 Tips to Help You Prepare for Buying A Home

Are you a renter that has become tired of paying someone else's mortgage and not building any equity? Or a homeowner who has a growing family and is in need of more space? Whatever the case, if you are in the market for a new home there is no time like the present. Let's explore a few tips that will help you to prepare for the home buying experience.
 
Tip #1: Prepare for A Busy Spring Season
First, it should be pretty obvious that you aren't the only house hunter on the market. Other local individuals and families alike will be searching for a new house to call their own. As you may know, the spring is generally when the local real estate market starts to heat up. So, if you are looking to buy, you may want to address your needs earlier in the spring rather than later. The sooner you can get the paperwork signed, the less of a chance you end up in a bidding war.
 
Tip #2: Mortgage Rates May Be Trending Up
While this is in no way a prediction, there have been some indications that mortgage interest rates may be trending higher in 2018. If this does end up ... more

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