When Should You Buy A Home? | Follow This Checklist

Finding the right home is one of life's most exciting adventures. But it can be difficult to know when you're ready to take the leap and buy a house. Follow this checklist before you decide to dive in, and see if buying a home is right for you!

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0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Home Ownership Wasn’t Always The American Dream
2:16 - Home Prices Don’t Always Go Up
3:30 - US Real Estate History Takeaways
4:13 - Pre-Home Buying Checklist
4:16 - 1) Get Your Debt Under Control.
5:10 - 2) Fund Your Emergency Account
5:58 - 3) Know How Much You Can Afford
7:18 - 4) 20 Percent Down Is Best
8:12 - 5) Stick to Fixed 15 or 30 Year Mortgage
9:06 - 6) Shop Around For Mortgage

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