As we enter 2024, inflation is improving while home prices remain high, if you are planning on buying a home in 2024 here are 5 key steps to take to get ready.
1. Put Savings In A High-Yield Account
If you are planning on buying you will need your money to be “liquid” or relatively easy to access for a down payment.
2. Check Your Credit
You may have heard this before but it’s important, so we’ll say it again. Review your credit report to make sure there are not any errors or attempts at identity theft that can erroneously lower your credit score.
3. Down Payment or Closing Costs Assistance
It’s a good idea to check to see if you qualify for down payment or closing cost assistance or grants.
4. Monitor Your Market Real estate is local as they say so keep an eye on the areas you are looking to buy to see if there are trends in prices and inventory
5. Get Preapproved!
You can fill out our approval qualifier on our website and we’ll help you see how much you can qualify for and pre-approval, this will help you to know you’re buying range.