Why Credit, Savings, And Income Are The 3 Keys To Home Ownership, with Mel Rogers – The First Time Home Buyer Podcast – Episode 28
Title
Mel Rogers is a Financial Wellness Coach with Operation HOPE in Northern California where he provides first time home buyers with education to prepare them for their first home purchase.
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Top Tips for Buying a Home
What is your biggest piece of advice you can give to someone trying to buy their first home now
- Get your credit up
- Save money
- Prioritize your needs vs your wants
- Make sure you have
What have you seen are the top mistakes homebuyers make? How can they avoid them?
- They think about buying a home too soon. They need first to get their credit up and then save money.
What could help first time home buyers save time?
- Focus on saving money by setting up an automatic transfer from your paycheck to your savings account
What could help first time home buyers save money?
- Look for downpayment assistance programs, but remember to always be pre-approved for a mortgage first.
How can first time home buyers choose the best professionals to work with?
- Get referrals from a HUD advisor. Also you can get referrals reputable lenders or agents.
The Ask
Is there anything we can do for you?
- Educate yourself! Join our workshops
Contact information
- Website: http://www.operationhope.org
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