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When you think about realestate, what do you think of first? Which aspects of realestate are important, which are essential, and which ones can you take or leave? You be the judge.
Before you buy a new home:
1. Find a reliable builder.
2. Make sure you visit an older development of the same builder and find out about residents experiences with the builders.
3. Are they happy with the construction, facilities, and design of their homes? Do they have any complaints against the builders?
4. After you have decided on the builder check out what comes as part of the house and what needs to be paid for. For example if you need an extra bathroom or a sit-out tell the builder before plans have been made and designs finalized. You might be able to get the modifications done for very little extra cost. Asking for these changes at a later stage will be a big headache and increase costs exponentially.
5. Inspect the house at every stage to know that there is no shoddy work and quality materials are being used in the construction. Defective work can be rectified at an earlier stage much more easily than at a later stage.
6. New homes should always be inspected before the walls are closed. So ensure an inspector has visited your new home and given an all OK certificate.
Advantages of owning new homes are ...
Buying a home is one of the greatest investments you will ever make. The best -- and least stressful -- way to purchase a home is to be well educated throughout the process.
Before you even start looking for a house to buy, you need to review your financial situation. This will let you know how much of a down payment you can afford and how large a monthly mortgage payment you can handle. Lenders will look at the ration of how much you make to how much you owe. Most will require that your monthly housing costs remain under 28% of your total monthly income and that your total debt is less than 36% of your monthly income.
But you should look at what fits into your budget, not what the lender says you can afford. If you are currently making a rent payment of $1200 a month and barely getting by, how could you expect a mortgage of that size with the added insurance and maintenance costs of owning a home? You have to go with what works for your budget and finances. Remember, you can always work your way up to a larger home over time.
Once you have determined how much home you can afford, you need to check on your credit report and score. Lenders will rely heavily on your credit score when deciding whether or not to lend to you. It will also help decide how much interest you will pay. Your credit score is determined by the information in your credit file. If something is incorrect, your score will be affected.
Buying Your First Home is a Big Decision
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