Mortgage trends » 6 things to do before buying a home6 must-do's before buying a home1 of 8You might be ready to buy a home, but are you armed with the knowledge you need? Do you know about credit score requirements? Are you familiar with flexible standards on Federal Housing Administration loans?Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced owner, buying a house requires a "preflight check," in the words of Barry Zigas, director of housing policy for the Consumer Federation of America.Here is a six-item checklist, including tips on two types of savings you need, plus advice about what's more important than buying a house for its resale value.« Back to Mortgage trends. Related Articles:Single females and homesFind a stable neighborhoodHidden costs of movingRelated Links:4 novice homebuyer errorsMaking a bid on a homePick a real estate agent advertisement
Mortgage trends » 6 things to do before buying a home
You might be ready to buy a home, but are you armed with the knowledge you need? Do you know about credit score requirements? Are you familiar with flexible standards on Federal Housing Administration loans?
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced owner, buying a house requires a "preflight check," in the words of Barry Zigas, director of housing policy for the Consumer Federation of America.
Here is a six-item checklist, including tips on two types of savings you need, plus advice about what's more important than buying a house for its resale value.
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