Things to Know Before Buying a Home CNNMoney.com

Money 101 published by CNNMoney.com is   "An easy to follow guide to help gain control of your finances".  The lessons in Money 101 start with "Setting Priorities",  "Making a Budget", "Investing"," Buying a Home", "Planning for Retirement" and more. I found most of the information to be very helpful , but as a real estate professional I had particular interest in Lesson #8, "Buying a Home". Money 101 begins with a few "Top Things to Know" like when to buy, cleaning up your credit, getting pre approved, and finding a real estate professional. If you are looking to buy or sell a home there are definitely things you should know and Money101 is a great place to start.  Also included in the post, "Are you ready to own?" which discusses owning vs renting, "Getting the Right Money" emphasizing credit, "Picking a Team" that is selecting a realtor, "The Hunt" finding a home and "Closing the Deal". If you are selling your home, there are also plenty of selling tips for you as well.   To find out more about Money101  please click here,  and remember that if you are buying or selling a home, it is highly advised that you seek the advice of a real estate professional. Posted by Thomas Della Piazza, Coldwell Banker  Realtors Summit, NJ 908-227-0147