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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Recommended Steps to Home Ownership

When buying a home, following a few steps in the right order can save you a lot of time & possible disappointment. If you are not set up to act quickly when buying a property, especially a Short Sale or REO property, the opportunity can vanish in a very short time period. By following these steps I hope it will streamline the process and get you that home your looking for:

  1. Get a Loan Pre-Approval - This means you have met with a loan officer who has reviewed your income & credit documentation and believes you can readily qualify for a home loan. A Pre-Approval letter will show your borrowing power.
  2. Get A Real Estate Agent - Now that your financing is in order, a Real Estate Agent knows the property he/she can show you based on your Pre-Approval Letter.
  3. Look At Homes
  4. Choose A Home
  5. Secure Your Funding
  6. Make An Offer
  7. Get Insurance
  8. Close Your Loan

Please let me know if you have any questions or I can offer any assistance, John Tihanyi.