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Buying a House? by Visions Federal Credit Union

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ou want to buy a house. Great! But there's a lot to buying a new home. It's a big change that affects your life in several ways. That said, you want to make buying your new home the best experience possible now and in the long run.

To help you out we compiled a list of home buying and mortgage tips. Hopefully, this handy list will be helpful to you as you move forward with your new home purchase. How much house can you afford? A fundamental principle of money management is keeping living expenses lower than your income. Since our homes are so important to our lives, understanding how much house you can afford is a must. Check out our loan and savings calculators. They are a quick and easy tool to help you find out how much house you can afford. Budget Once you know how much house you can afford, it's time to set a budget. Some people cringe when they hear the word budget. However, having a plan for your money when it comes to buying a home can be the difference between peace of mind and major stress. Consider all the costs involved with purchasing a home. We'll get into these costs more in this list.

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