The Do's and Dont's of Home-Buying

THE DO'S AND DONT'S OF HOME BUYING Do's: Look at multiple homes to find the best one for you Examine your credit to fix any errors before applying for a loan Seek loan pre qualification to know your budget and increase your negotiating abilities Save for a down payment to reduce the amount you need to borrow DONT'S: Make other major purchases that would require an additional loan Skip out on the home inspection, which can find potential issues with a property Forget about other home buying expenses, such as closing costs and realtor's fees 2$ Go beyond your budget, even for that "dream home" Castle & Cooke MORTGAGE, LLC, NMLS #1251 http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/real-estate/buyerguide2004Can/10-do-donts_can.asp http://www.frontdoor.com/real-estate/homebuying-dos-and-donts http://realtytimes.com/consumeradvice/buyersadvice1/item/5197-20080416_firsttimebuy