The following house buying checklist will keep you from forgetting
something important, and help make the whole process a little less
chaotic. Use it as is, or use it to put together your own list
according to your own requirements.

___ Preparation. How much monthly payment can you afford? How much you
want to afford? Get answers to these questions. Look at your credit
report, and take actions to improve your credit score. Make a list of
what you want or need in a home, prioritizing each item in case you
can't get everything you want.
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