Monday, June 25, 2012

Things to Consider When Buying a Home

By Allyson Westcot


If you're ready to buy, ensure your credit is ok. Get free copies of your credit reports and have a look at them to determine if there are any problem debts you have forgotten about or inaccuracies that may need to be corrected. If your credit isn't ok for you to get a mortgage, do not despair. Pay off the debt and work hard at staying current. Your score will rise. You might have to put off a home loan for a short while, but most credit problems can be decided quicker than you could think.

Once you are fairly sure your credit is ready to go, you might like to consider getting pre-approved. Your bank will look at your credit history to do this. Pre-approval is a step that may put you in a good position if you find a home you wish to make an offer on.

If you do not plan to live in the home you would like to buy for at least a few years, you may be much better off renting instead. There are so many expenses related to purchasing a home that add to the price structure, it's best not to go thru the hassle for a place you'll be living in only temporarily.

Also, irrespective of your credit, avoid purchasing a home you're not completely sure is in your price bracket. If the house costs more than about 2.5 times your annual income, it's potentially too expensive for your budget. If you can get a home that costs less than 2.5 times your revenue, you will be in an even better fiscal position if some type of problem crops up like medical troubles, layoffs or other money crises.

With a little pre-planning and a truthful fiscal assessment, you can enjoy one of the new condos Spokane has to offer. And you can do it without stretching yourself too thin or worrying about making those payments.




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