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The time has come and you are now ready to buy a new home. The purchase of a new home will by all likelihood be the largest investment you will make in your lifetime. So why rush in to a decision that will affect you financially for 30 or more years. Even if you sell your home within 5 to 10 years, the type of mortgage you obtain will have a large affect on the equity in the home.
The time has come and you are now ready to buy a new home. The purchase of a new home will by all likelihood be the largest investment you will make in your lifetime. So why rush in to a decision that will affect you financially for 30 or more years. Even if you sell your home within 5 to 10 years, the type of mortgage you obtain will have a large affect on the equity in the home. Before you start your search for a new home, you should ask yourself (and be honest) how much you can afford to put toward the purchase of your new home. Many factors help to determine if you can afford the home you are looking to buy. The most important factors are the amount of income, debt, down payment, and the terms of the loan set by the lender. When you are ready to proceed with your home purchase, you should never just blindly start filling out multiple credit applications. Rather, you should get a copy of your credit report from an online provider. With your credit report in hand, begin talking with lenders about interest rates, terms, etc to find a lender that is right for you. Shop around and compare lenders before moving forward. A lot of buyers try to purchase a home on their own without the help of an agent in an effort to save a few dollars. These agents and brokers have acquired years of experience and knowledge about real estate transactions. There is no way of you gaining this experience in the 60 to 90 days period you will be buying a home. You risk making a mistake that could cost you a lot more than the fees you would have paid to the agents brokerage firm. By no means am I suggesting that you hand them the keys and let them run the transaction any way they see fit. You still need to educate yourself and remain in control of your real estate deal. Nearly all agents are paid a commission for their work on the real estate transaction. They have a vested interest in helping you purchase your new home. DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. Hubert Miles is the founder of Waterfront Houses USA, an online marketing service that provides Oceanfront Homes and Oceanfront Homes For Sale available in the US and Canada. |