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HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE READY TO BUY A HOME

Ask yourself:


* Do I have a steady source of income (usually a job) Have I been employed on a regular basis for the last 2-3 years Is my current income reliable
* Do I have a good record of paying my bills
* Do I have few outstanding long-term debts, like car payments
* Do I have money saved for a down payment
* Do I have the ability to pay a mortgage every month, plus additional costs

Homeownership is becoming a reality for more and more Americans. During 2000, the US homeownership rate reached 67.7%, the highest rate ever. Yet many Americans don't realize that homeownership is within their grasp.

A home is a financial asset and more: it's a place to live and raise children; it's a plan for the future; it's an investment in your community.

Times Online

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ABC News

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Washington Post

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CBC.ca

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New York Daily News

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No executive bonuses for 2008, Bank of America CEO says Los Angeles Times, CA - 37 minutes ago Maybe bankers are beginning to understand something about public rage over the bailout, after all. Bank of America Corp. Chief Executive Ken Lewis is asking ... BofA CEO recommends top brass get no bonuses Bizjournals.com Bank of America’s CEO Lewis Urges No Bonus for Himself, Execs Bloomberg BofA CEO Wants No Bonus; Results Below Views: Report CNBC CharlotteObserver.com all 20 news articles

CBC.ca

No need to change NFL overtime rules Los Angeles Times, CA - 17 hours ago So tired hearing about "the unfair NFL overtime rule." Came up again this week because the San Diego Chargers won the overtime coin toss Saturday and drove ... No More Whining About Coin Flips: How to Revamp the NFL's Overtime ... Bleacher Report Colts commit no turnovers but fail to convert in key spot Indianapolis Star NFL Truths: Peyton's a choker, LT is done in SD FOXSports.com all 3,130 news articles

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 Buying a Home  Home Buyers Tips  What is a Buyers Agent  Buying A HUD Home  Links 

First Time Home Buyer Homebuying Buying Low Cost House Buy Houses Cheap Flipping

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE READY TO BUY A HOME

Ask yourself:


* Do I have a steady source of income (usually a job) Have I been employed on a regular basis for the last 2-3 years Is my current income reliable
* Do I have a good record of paying my bills
* Do I have few outstanding long-term debts, like car payments
* Do I have money saved for a down payment
* Do I have the ability to pay a mortgage every month, plus additional costs

Homeownership is becoming a reality for more and more Americans. During 2000, the US homeownership rate reached 67.7%, the highest rate ever. Yet many Americans don't realize that homeownership is within their grasp.

A home is a financial asset and more: it's a place to live and raise children; it's a plan for the future; it's an investment in your community.

Boston Globe

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Straits Times

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The Associated Press

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Seattle Post Intelligencer

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Washington Post

Celtics should say no to Marbury Barbara Barker Newsday, NY - 2 hours ago This is why I have one piece of advice for Celtics coach Doc Rivers when the subject of Marbury comes up: Just say no. Phoenix was smart enough to say no. ... Dancing to Own Beat, Rondo Directs Celtics New York Times all 436 news articles

Washington Post

For Texas, there's no waiting until next year Dallas Morning News, TX - 2 hours ago By CHUCK CARLTON / The Dallas Morning News SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Despite disappointment, long odds and a certain national title game in Miami, Texas players ... No. 1 goal: Leave a good impression Minneapolis Star Tribune No mo' mojo for Buckeyes? Columbus Dispatch Pryor Has No Time to Talk New York Times The Associated Press - Houston Chronicle all 1,013 news articles

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Rutgers’s Long Week Ends With Loss to No. 2 Connecticut New York Times, United States - Jan 3, 2009 By AP Hasheem Thabeet led a balanced attack with 15 points and 8 rebounds Saturday, and No. 2 Connecticut snapped back from its first loss of the season ... The Tip In: Breaking Down Rutgers' 80-49 loss to No. 2 Connecticut The Star-Ledger - NJ.com No. 2 Connecticut routs Rutgers, 80-49 The Associated Press North Carolina falls; UConn-Rutgers; I'm WV bound Hartford Courant The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Hartford Courant all 175 news articles

TSN.ca

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No Mugs, but What About Those Fees? New York Times, United States - 2 hours ago There appear to be no loopholes in bans against providing free tickets to the theater, sporting events or resort junkets. None of the steps yet contemplated ...

New York Daily News

Red Storm Breaks Through to Top No. 7 Irish New York Times, United States - Jan 3, 2009 St. John’s rewarded a crowd of 9807 by picking up perhaps the biggest victory in Coach Norm Roberts’s five seasons, beating No. 7 Notre Dame, 71-65. ... Storm is impressive in upset victory over No. 7 Fighting Irish Newsday St. John's upsets No. 7 Notre Dame Chicago Tribune St. John's beats No. 7 Notre Dame 71-65 The Associated Press UMD Bulldogs - New York Times all 656 news articles

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 Buying a Home  Home Buyers Tips  What is a Buyers Agent  Buying A HUD Home  woodlands texas homes for sale   Home Insurance  Realtor Advantages  Flood Insurance  Steps to Sell your Home  Selling Home HUD  First Time Home Buyer  Protecting Your Credit  Mistakes when buying a Home  Home Forclosures on The rise!!!!!!  Bad Mortgages  Sub prime mortgages   Mortgage collapse  Real Estate Recession is happening  US Economic collapse