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Am I Ready To Buy a Home?

Buying a home is very often one of the most important financial decisions that people make in their lifetime.  It is a fact that historically over time the value of real estate trends up, creating more and more value for the owners of real estate.  It is also true that if it weren't for the built up equity in their homes and other investment property, many Americans would be financially broke at retirement.

Many people have created much wealth through the ownership and investment of real estate.  Many more people have simply enjoyed the wealth of knowing that their families have a warm and    comfortable abode that they can call home.  Either way, buying a home is something that many people find enjoyable, rewarding, and a statement of achievement!

           Before deciding to buy your first home, you need to ask yourself if you want to take on the responsibilities while enjoying the benefits of homeownership.  If the answer is yes, then you need to next determine if you have the financial capacity to acquire and maintain the type of home that you prefer:

  •   If you will need to acquire a loan to secure your new home- do you have a stable job history?
  •   Do you plan to have a stable job with adequate income in the future?
  •   Do you have any money saved for your down payment and closing costs?
  •   Are you prepared to pay for your new monthly mortgage payments and any upkeep to your new property?   

If you answered yes to all of these questions then you are ready to seriously consider buying a new home!  Contact the Hawkins Group today or use financial calculators to see how much home you can afford.

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Century 21 Advantage Realty
9344 Lanham Severn Rd. #102    Lanham, Maryland 20706
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