HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M READY TO BUY A HOME?

You can find out by asking yourself some questions:

Do I have a steady source of income (usually a job)? Have I been employed on a regular basis for the last 2-3 years?

• Is my current income reliable?  
• Do I have a good record of paying my bills?  
• Do I have few outstanding long-term debts, like car payments?   
• Do I have money saved for a down payment?   
• Do I have the ability to pay a mortgage every month, plus additional costs? 

If you can answer “yes” to these questions, you are probably ready to buy your own home.

July 16th, 2007