OWN IT !
Get Educated
Go to Home ownership classes
Make a monthly Budget
Learn about what to expect from the home buying process
Talk to professionals and people who already own a home
Compare Realtors
Talk to several Realtors
Compare who will provide you the service you are looking for
Make sure you read any documents
Compare Home Inspectors
Talk to several Home Inspectors
Compare what services are provided for what fees
Make sure you read any documents
Compare Mortgages
Talk to several lenders
Get any and all costs and rates in writing
Make sure you read any documents
Compare Attorneys
Talk to several Attorneys
Find one that you feel has YOUR protection as their FIRST priority
Have the Attorney review your Purchase Contract and your mortgage documents
KEEP IT !
Get Educated
Go to your post purchase education
Learn what services are available after you own the home
Take home repair classes so you can fix it yourself
Compare Insurances
Know what your Home Owners Insurance covers
Make sure you read your policy
Know when to call
As soon as you THINK you will have any difficulty
Many times if you ask for assistance early you can be helped
But if you ask for help after you miss a payment it may be too late
Know who to call
Put together a list of the professionals you used to buy your home and keep their numbers in a special place
Keep our website and you can always look up other resources who are ready and willing to help
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