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Five Steps to Better Prepare you for the Home buying Process

5 Steps to Better Prepare you for the Home Buying Process

“Nothing changes if nothing changes.” ⁣⁠
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Ready to become a homeowner but feel overwhelmed with where to start? Not any more! May is the month you move towards your home-owning dreams! ⁣⁠
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Here are 5 baby steps you can knock out now to get prepared.⁣⁠


(What’s even better? You can do all these right on your smartphone!)⁣⁠
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• Calculate what you can afford. Most experts recommend using 25% of your income on housing.⁣⁠

• Pull a credit report, check it for errors, and identify small debts you can pay off quickly. You’ll want it to be accurate since lenders use it to determine mortgage suitability.⁣⁠

• Create a wants vs. needs list (family input recommended!).⁣⁠

• Narrow down your geographic search radius.⁣⁠

• Take a look at your savings, monthly budget buffer, and down payment options.⁣⁠
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Buying a home is one of the best things you can do for your financial health! ⁠

Don’t stay stuck—follow these baby steps and please reach out if you have questions. I’d love to help!⁣⁠



Mike Z. Haque⁠
DRE #01745484⁠
760.808.5995⁠
DesertCitiesHome.com⁠


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