The Best Time to Buy a Home for You

• Linda Moore, Real Estate Tips
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• July 22, 2015

Many people want to know the best time to buy a home. As I’ve said in the past, there are certain times during the year that are more desirable to purchase a home based on the housing market and home buying trend, but ultimately the best time to buy a home is when you are able to do so. Today, we’ll look at some factors to determine whether or not you are ready to buy a home.

Is There Stability in Your Life?

One of the key factors you should consider is the amount of stability in your life. This touches many components of your life. How is your job? Do you feel there will be stability? How are your finances? Are you content with the area where you want to purchase a home? These are all great questions to consider. They will help you gauge whether or not you feel it’s time to buy a home.

Do You Have a Down Payment Saved?

Another key factor to determine whether or not you are ready to buy a home is if you have a down payment saved or not. Depending on the area you are looking for, this amount can vary. In cases where you don’t have a large amount to put down, you may be required to carry mortgage insurance, which protects the bank’s interest in giving you a home mortgage.

Is Your Credit in Good Shape?

Your credit will greatly determine whether or not it is time for you to buy a home. The better your credit is the better your interest rates will be on your home loan. This could end up saving your thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. If your credit is in bad shape, you may want to consider correcting that prior to buying a home.

Are You Ready for the Commitment?

Home buying is a huge responsibility. You need to consider if you are emotionally and financially ready to make that commitment. Some people may not be, and that’s alright. Everyone has their own path in life. You don’t want to make a decision that you could potentially regret.

After weighing questions like these and really thinking it through, you’ll have a better idea of whether or not you are ready to buy a home. If you are ready to purchase a home and live in the greater Encinitas California area, I’d be happy to help you along the way. Give me a call or send me an email. We can discuss your needs and build a strategy for finding you your new home. I look forward to hearing from you.