Steps to take before applying for a mortgage

Step One
Using your computer, go to the Internet and apply online to receive your free credit report. Recent federal regulations require that the agencies provide this for you at least once a year. Visit a website such as FreeCreditReport or others and they will walk you through the process.

Step Two
Using your computer, go [...]

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Question and Answer

Q: I would like to buy a home, but don’t know how much to budget for maintenance. How much, on average, can I expect to spend per year?
A: You should plan to spend at least one percent of the purchase price of your home every year to cover such costs as painting, landscaping [...]

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Selecting a Homeowner’s Policy

Buying a home is an exciting milestone, and probably one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. You will want to protect the beauty and value of your home with a homeowner’s insurance policy. But how do you pick the right one? And how do you know how much coverage [...]

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