Buying a home is both a major commitment and a significant long-term financial investment, so it goes without saying that the home buying process can be complex, and at times, quite exhausting. With that in mind, it's important to take your time during your home search, and always plan ahead, regardless of how long it might be before you decide to finally take that step towards home ownership.
If you're like most home buyers, you'll probably need to finance your new home or condo, which means having a pretty significant amount of money up front will almost certainly be required. Depending on your credit and financing options, you'll likely need to have anywhere from 3.5 percent to 20 percent down, and if you're using FHA financing, then you'll also
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