{"id":14704,"date":"2019-01-09T15:38:21","date_gmt":"2019-01-09T15:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.anthonydidonato.net\/wordpress\/?p=14704"},"modified":"2019-01-09T15:38:23","modified_gmt":"2019-01-09T15:38:23","slug":"considering-a-home-purchase-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.anthonydidonato.net\/wordpress\/considering-a-home-purchase-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Considering a home purchase this year?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Considering a home purchase this year?<\/h2>\n

Make it your New Year\u2019s resolution to know how much home you can afford!<\/p>\n

Making a smart home buying decision starts with ensuring that you can truly afford the home of your dreams.\u00a0 This is no single formula for determining how much house you can financially manage, since it is based on individual factors.\u00a0 Starting with a realistic monthly budget is a smart first step.<\/p>\n

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Considering a home purchase this year?<\/p><\/div>\n

5 things to consider when budgeting for a new home<\/p>\n

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1 \u2013 Keep other non-mortgage debts in mind when developing your monthly budget.<\/p>\n

2 \u2013 Be sure to factor in your monthly expenses, like cable, groceries and entertainment.<\/p>\n

3 \u2013 Don\u2019t forget to allow for potential variable home costs and repairs<\/p>\n

4 \u2013 Ensure you don\u2019t risk cutting things too close.<\/p>\n

5 \u2013 Make a list of wants versus needs for you home purchase dreams<\/p>\n

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Your next step?\u00a0 Contact me to discuss the right mortgage to meet your needs, goals and financial situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Considering a home purchase this year? Make it your New Year\u2019s resolution to know how much home you can afford! Making a smart home buying decision starts with ensuring that you can truly afford the home of your dreams.\u00a0 This is no single formula for determining how much house you can financially manage, since it … <\/p>\n

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