You’re renting now and your lease is about to expire, do you want to stay for another year or do you think you might want to take advantage of the best buying opportunity since 1968? Well before you make a decision to purchase, there are a few things to consider before you start shopping. Once you understand what’s involved, you will feel better about making a decision to pursue the “Great American Dream of Home-ownership”.
Even though the federal tax credit may not make a come back, there are lots of reasons why it is still a great time to purchase a property.
One of the most important factor that affects most buyers is interest rates. As the rate gets higher, the amount of money a person can qualify for would be less. Interest rates have been really low historically speaking and with the problems we are facing today, the rates will go back up. I don’t think interest rates will ever be lower then what they are today. 30 years ago, I thought I would never see rates as low as they are today. We could see rates as high as 18%, just like it was in 1981, or even more.
With the passing of the health care bill, there may be some unforeseen problems brewing. It would be a good idea to try and think of ways to make sure you’re going to be financially stable when 2014 comes around. If the budget for the program is more then projected, it will likely lead to higher interest rates. peninsula
Are you going to make the June 30th deadline? Hopefully you will since it’s been a stressful process. If you don’t make it, then let’s hope that Congress votes to extend the deadline 3 more months. The Senate has approved the extension because of the enormous back log of sales and now it time for Congress to consider the extension.
According to Vicki Cox Golder, president of the National Association of Realtors, said the extension was a matter of fairness.
“These are not buyers who just entered into the market. These are buyers who previously met all the qualifications for the tax credit, but find themselves at the mercy of a work-flow jam with the lenders or other delays and might not be able to complete the purchase of their homes.”
I think it’s the right thing to do, especally since it’s not the buyer’s fault for not meeting the deadline.
With all the talk about more foreclosures and short sales coming in record numbers, you might have thought about buying a home instead of renting. There are a few things to consider when you do make the purchase. Although home ownership offers a lot of benefits, (i.e. tax shelter, appreciation, etc.), it may not be a good time for you now.
With today’s economic conditions, some people find it hard to save or even pay their bills. There are ways to cope with our lack of funds. If you really think about how much you spend everyday and for what, you might be surprised that you can cut down on your spending and save for another rainy day.
You may also think about where your money is being kept. Are you receiving a fair return on your investment? If you’re saving money with bank CD’s or other bank related products, you maybe cheating yourself from getting the most return for your hard earned money. There are other investments out there that can provide you with higher returns.
Are you planning to repair the fixer upper you just bought? Have you had that overwhelming feeling when you shop for kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, tile, etc.? Well, there are a lot of things to consider. You can spend more money then what you can get in return.
Are you planning to move? If so, be prepared for another stressful event in your life. There are a number of things to consider in preparing for the big move. Things like, are you planning to move yourself or have a professional company move you? How much will it cost? Are the dates confirmed? It’s a lot of work and planning but once you completed your move, you’ll be happy that you did.
Spring is almost over but cleaning is a chore that seems to never end. It is even more important if you’re planning to sell your home in time for the summer selling season. There are a few things that you can do to help make your home more attractive.
When buying a home, it can be a stressful experience. Before you start looking at properties, make sure you are willing to commit to living there for a few years. If you’re going to stay in the home for more then a few years, then make sure your credit is as clean as possible. This will help you qualify for a great loan program. Your loan agent should be able to help you with the loan process. Once you have your finances in order, then you will know what you can afford and where to focus your search. You should also have a real estate agent help you locate a home in an area that you can afford. The agent will be able to help you through the whole process from start to finish and make the experience not so stressful.
Be patient and once you found a home that you really want to buy, you should have the home inspected to make sure you know what is wrong with the property.
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