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Tips for Buying Your First Home

October 12, 2016 by Bethanie Ryan

your first house

Thinking about buying your first home? Here are some information and good sources to look to when preparing to purchase a home. Owning a home may or may not be the right choice for you, but if it is a goal, with careful planning, a lot of patience, and good advisers, it’s a very achievable dream!

When Planning to Buy Your First Home:

  • Figure out how much you can afford:
    • What you can afford depends on your income, credit rating, current monthly expenses, money you have available for a down payment, and the interest rate. You can find links to all this information in one place.
    • The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (also referred to as HUD) is a great source of info for the steps to take when preparing to buy a house.
    • These steps include:
      • Knowing your rights
      • Shopping for a loan
      • Learning about homebuying programs
      • Getting a home inspection
      • Applying for homeowner insurance

The National Association of Realtors is also a good source of info for staying up to date on the most current housing market. The website provides you with blogs, videos, and news about the housing market.

 

Filed Under: Housing, Live Tagged With: buying a house, financial help, help paying for housing, housing, housing help

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