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Buying a Home? Get Good Advice.
Whether you are a first-time home buyer or an experienced real estate investor, the same basics rules apply:
Know what you can afford; Know what you are buying; Know what you are offering is accurately written in the purchase agreement. Know what you can afford ... realistically.
Unless you are buying with cash, get prequalified by a mortgage lender. A lender can tell you the maximum amount they will lend to you. That's the first step.
The second step is to review your monthly budget. How much money do you bring home as take-home pay? How much do you spend on groceries, utilities, clothing, commuting, school tuition, pay-to-play athletics and entertainment? Do you go out to eat often or really enjoy going to the movies over renting a DVD?
The most common mistake buyers make is they over-commit to a house payment. They interpret a lender's prequalification as the price of home they will be looking for without regard to their lifestyle.
Know what you are buying ... thoroughly.
When you find the home you like, make sure you know what you are buying. Pay for inspections and review a Seller's Disclosure Statement before proceeding with the sale.
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