Checklist for First-time Homebuyers

1.  Can you afford to buy a new home?  Do a budget.  Check mortgage interest rates.  There are plenty of mortgage calculators on the web.  Mortgage principal, interest, taxes, insurance (PITI) and any HOA fees should be no more than 30% of monthly net income. PITI, HOA and other long-term debt (like credit card and … Read more

Home Buyer Checklist

Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases and decisions you will make. Jumping in without doing your homework and preparing can cost you money. Go over this check list to make sure you are getting the home you want and can afford…