Buying your first home like applying for your dream job?

In many ways buying your first home is like applying for your dream job.

The decisions you make will affect your family for years to come, so being prepared and putting “your best foot forward” is as important in the home buying process as it is in preparing a resume’ for your dream job.

As your future employer reviews your resume he/she will determine, based on current and past performance your ability and willingness to be the perfect employee and your first time home buyer lender will be evaluating your home loan application to determine your ability and willingness to repay them and repay them on time.

The most important question you have to answer is: Do I really want this job?

Like your dream job your first home is one of the most important decisions you will make.

A good decision provides a solid foundation for a promising financial future.

A decision made without careful consideration can lead to major financial problems including bankruptcy and/or foreclosure.

Here are 5 things we advised last year to get your family ready to buy your first home. Think of this as your undergraduate work. Now we’re going to show you some practical steps that will get you started down the path to homeownership.
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