10 Steps to Prepare for Homeownership
- Decide how much home you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income.
- Create a needs and wants list. Develop a wish list of what you’d like your home to have. Then prioritize the features on your list.
- Select the community you’d like to live in. Consider items such as schools, recreation, parks, and your daily commute.
- Determine if you have enough saved to cover your downpayment and closing costs. Closing costs, including taxes, attorney’s fee, and transfer fees average between 2 percent and 7 percent of the home price.
- Get your credit in order. Obtain a copy of your credit report.
- Determine how the mortgage you can qualify for. Also explore different loans options and decide what’s best for you.
- Organize all the documentation a lender will need to pre-approve you for a home loan (a mortgage).
- Do research to determine if you qualify for any special mortgage or downpayment-assistance programs.
- Calculate the costs of homeownership, including property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and association fees.
- Finding the Right Home takes the Right Guide! With the heart of a teacher, Tony Clark Realtors serve our clients as a trusted resource. Our Realtors will help you find potential homes, negotiate contracts, obtain inspections, and guide you through the home buying process. Tony Clark Realtors exhibit utmost care for our clients. Client loyalty is rewarded by diligent agents who work around the clock!
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Tony Clark Realtors®, LLC is located in Owensboro, KY, and has been representing home buyers and home sellers for over 40 years. Tony Clark Realtors® is also trusted by many property owners to manage their rental properties, having one of the largest portfolios of rental properties available in the area. When you choose Tony Clark Realtors® for your real estate needs, you can have peace of mind as to the high value and quality of service you'll receive.