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First Time Buyers >Affording A Home
Are you getting ready to buy your first home? It is important to know how much you can afford before you begin looking at properties. Talking with a lender and getting pre-approved for a loan puts you in a stronger negotiating position with sellers.
As a rule, your monthly housing costs should not exceed 28% of your monthly pre-tax income. These costs include the mortgage payment, real estate taxes, and insurance. If you have long-term debts, such as student loans or car payments, your monthly payments, including your housing costs, should be less than 36% of your pre-tax monthly income. Some loans, such as VA and FHA loans, are more flexible with these basic guidelines.
Depending on which type of mortgage you select, you can consider houses in various price ranges. An adjustable-rate mortgage will usually enable you to qualify for a higher loan amount. Your real estate agent can help you make the basic calculations. Remember that buying at the top end of your price range gives you more time to outgrow your home, and can save you money over the long term.
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What area in the U.S. is known for its pre-civil war mansions?
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Natchez, Mississippi boasts over 500 pre-civil war-style mansions; many are open to the public as museums. |
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Roddy McCaskill
Roddy McCaskill Team at Keller Williams Realty
1514 Market Street Ste B-100
Little Rock, Arkansas 72211
Office: 501-907-5959
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RODDY McCASKILL Team is a full -service real estate company with seven professionals - all are fully licensed REALTORS whose total experience is over fifty-five years in real estate. Each member of The McCaskill Team is highly specialized and trained in specific areas of expertise. This enables our Team to give the highest level of service found in Little Rock real estate!   
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