What Every First-Time Buyer Should Know

What Every First-Time Buyer Should Know

Sponsored by AHS – Published: July 01, 2014

Congratulations! You’re buying your first home, grabbing part of the American dream, and building wealth over time.

But buying your first home can be confusing and anxiety provoking. What features are must-haves, and which are someday dreams? What do you need to get a mortgage? These guidelines will make the process easier to navigate.

The Right Steps

A little research and prep can go a long way to getting you through the homeownership door with minimum stress.

Make sure your credit is in good shape. The better your credit score, the better your chance of getting a lower-rate mortgage. Check your credit report for mistakes and for any credit problems you can correct. You can get a free report from each of the three credit bureaus once a year at annualcreditreport.com.

Related: 4 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

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About Jay Rock Realty Associate Broker

Jason "Jay Rock Realty" born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona is top-notch real estate professional that works to ensure that sellers receive top dollar for their homes in record time, and that buyers find the perfect home for their budgets. Specializing in Phoenix, Carefree, Cave Creek, and Scottsdale real estate communities and the surrounding area. Jason has spent years working on the appraisal side of real estate transactions giving him in-depth knowledge on home values which is essential in a real estate transaction. Whether it is helping first time home buyers achieve the pride in ownership or it is helping investor's build a plan of success in a productive rewarding industry, he gets it done with enjoyable and producing methods.
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