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Getting Ready to Buy
WHAT HAPPENS
Define purpose, timing, and a realistic budget before you commit.
WHAT TO SORT OUT
- Purpose (self-use/commute/school/investment); 3–5 yr horizon
- Must-haves vs nice-to-haves; deal-breakers
- Budget frame: down payment, monthly PITI/HOA, maintenance
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Buying Plan
A plain-English view of what happens from early thinking to closing. Use it to see where you are, what to prepare, and what questions to ask next.
Define purpose, timing, and a realistic budget before you commit.
- Purpose (self-use/commute/school/investment); 3–5 yr horizon
- Must-haves vs nice-to-haves; deal-breakers
- Budget frame: down payment, monthly PITI/HOA, maintenance
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