ARE YOU READY FOR HOME OWNERSHIP?
Dan Cooper Group • January 3, 2024
Are you ready for home ownership? The Dan Cooper Group has been helping buyers for over 30 years! We can help you, complete these calculations and address the following questions with your lender and the right real estate team will help prepare you for an exciting journey towards home ownership.
Home Readiness Checklist…
Evaluate Your Current
1 Financial Position:
- Compare your existing expenses and debt payments with your savings or investments.
2. Determine Affordable Monthly Housing Expenses:
- Assess how much you can comfortably spend on housing each month without compromising your financial well-being.
3. Calculate Upfront Costs:
- Estimate the amount you need to save for upfront expenses associated with buying a home, including:
- Down payment.
- Home inspection and appraisal fees.
- Insurance costs.
- Land registration fees.
- Prepaid property taxes or utility bills.
- Legal fees.
- Potential repairs or renovations.
- Moving costs.
- GST/HST/ on a newly built house or mortgage loan insurance.
5. Projected Monthly Home Ownership Expenses:
- Determine the impact of homeownership expenses on your monthly budget by adding them to your current financial situation.
6. Assess Your Credit Score:
- Obtain a copy of your credit report to understand your credit score, showcasing your consistent ability to meet bill and debt payments.
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