Getting Started
Before you start looking for a home you should ask
yourself a few questions:
Where
do you want to live? Do you want to be close to schools, shopping
or work?
What kind of house would you like (need)? Are you looking for
a particular style? How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you want?
Do you want a yard?
How much house can you afford? Have you consulted a Realtor or
mortgage lender to determine the size of the mortgage you would
qualify for?
Here are a few tips to help you get organized:
1.Browse through
this web site, This will give you a good feel for the types of
homes that are on the market and what they cost. For your convenience,
I have included a mortgage calculator
and web sites links with information regarding Wisconsin
school district as well as Wisconsin
Government information, Wisconsin
employment, Wisconsin public
services and much more.
2. Pull a credit report on yourself and make sure the information
is accurate. If you find any errors take steps to correct them
immediately.
3. Start saving money - you'll need to have cash on hand for a
down payment and closing costs. Don't incur any additional debt.
Pay down your credit cards - and don't apply for any new ones.
Don't make any major purchases on credit - buy the furniture or
car later.
4.Contact me at my Coldwell Banker
office. As your Realtor, I will help you determine how much you
can afford, and I will provide you with information on homes that
may interest you. Moreover, I will help you complete all of the
necessary forms when it comes time to make an offer.
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