Preparation is everything. Questions to ask before
you start looking for a house:
Ø What city do
you want to live? What is important to you? School district? Close to
work?
Ø Are you
looking for a particular style of house? Do you prefer a house or a
condo? How many bedrooms and
bathrooms do you want?
Ø What is your
budget for monthly mortgage payment?
Things
to do before you start looking for a house:
Ø Get
pre-qualified by a lender to determine the maximum loan amount you can
qualify.
Ø Order a credit
report to make sure that your personal information is accurate.
Ø Go to open
houses. Look at a few different homes to give you ideas for things you
would like in a house but have not considered.
Ø Pay down debt
as much as you can and save as much as you can for things you may need
for repair after the purchase. Do not make any major purchase or change
employment.
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