Ep. 29 - Thinking of Buying a Home? - Let’s Talk Money Strategy
Summary
In this episode of the RE Real Estate Podcast, host Clint C. Galliano discusses essential strategies for prospective home buyers. He emphasizes the importance of financial preparedness, understanding what lenders look for, and the value of consulting a real estate agent early in the home buying process. The conversation also covers budgeting, saving for down payments and closing costs, and the significance of maintaining a good credit score. Overall, the episode serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to navigate the home buying journey effectively.
Takeaways
· It's important to think about buying a house as a long-term investment.
· Renting is often compared to paying for a hotel room without any return.
· Lenders look at credit scores, debt-to-income ratios, and income stability.
· A credit score of 580 is often the minimum for many lenders.
· Having cash on hand gives you more options in the home buying process.
· Closing costs can vary significantly based on location and property type.
· You should plan for three buckets of money: down payment, closing costs, and reserves.
· Consulting a real estate agent early can provide valuable guidance.
· Credit scores from services like Credit Karma may not be accurate.
· You can access your credit report for free to check your score.
Sound Bites
"You want to have cash on hand."
"You need three buckets of money."
"Keep an eye on your credit score."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Home Buying Preparation
02:37 Understanding the Financial Shift: Renting vs. Buying
04:12 Key Factors Lenders Consider
06:39 The Importance of Consulting a Real Estate Agent
08:51 Financial Preparation for Home Buying
14:13 Conclusion and Next Steps
15:45 Disclaimer
Hosts
Ben Harang, REALTOR® La.
License #: 36589
Keller Williams Realty Bayou Partners
Mobile: 985.859.2500
Office: 985.262.4400
benharang.com
Clint C. Galliano, REALTOR®
La. License #: 995704723
Keller Williams Realty Bayou Partners
Mobile: 985.647.4479
Office: 985.262.4400
clintcgallianorealtor.com
Produced by Clint Galliano
Music by Wiggins Studios
Keywords
home buying, financial preparedness, real estate agent, credit score, budgeting, mortgage, first-time home buyer, equity, closing costs, home loans
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