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Real Estate Concerns Make Perfect Sense in this Market

Concerns in the market have led many to wonder if buying a home is still even a possibility. While it is not quite as easy to get a loan as previously, it is definitely a buyer's market right now.

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Home prices are lower than they have been in years and the number and variety of houses available makes getting the home you want at a great price much easier than it has been the last few years.

Of course with the increased requirements for borrowers, there are a couple of things to keep in mind when you are ready to buy.

1. Down payments - Gone is the day of the $0 down loan. Today lenders want anywhere from 5% to 20% down (3.5% for FHA loans). The more you put down the lower your mortgage insurance will be.

2. Get prequalified - The obvious reason for getting pre-qualified is so you know how much house you can actually afford. With some of the recent lending changes (your mortgage can only be 32% of your monthly net income instead of 45%) the amount may be different than you are thinking. Also by doing this early you can find out if there are things on your credit report that are affecting your interest rate that you can take care of before finalizing the loan process. Just a few points on your credit score can be the difference between 1/4 of a point over the life of your loan and increase your closing costs.

So while it may not be as easy to buy a house as it was a year ago, with the current buyers market it still may be a better time for you to get the house that you want! Right now is the time for people who have been fastidiously paying their bills on time and saving a little bit of money each pay check. These people will be able to qualify for the loan they want and find themselves in the house they never dreamed they could own just ten years ago. With the housing market being the way it is, right now is the time to find your dream home.

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Mobile Penguins is an online marketing company that is writing for Salt Lake Real Estate Agent, Scott Robbins.

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Real Estate Concerns Make Perfect Sense in this Market