{"id":1456,"date":"2016-01-06T15:15:04","date_gmt":"2016-01-06T15:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/?p=1456"},"modified":"2016-01-08T15:34:15","modified_gmt":"2016-01-08T15:34:15","slug":"5-key-preparations-for-first-time-home-buyers-in-grand-rapids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/5-key-preparations-for-first-time-home-buyers-in-grand-rapids\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Key Preparations for First Time Home Buyers in Grand Rapids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Clock.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1463\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1463\" src=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Clock-300x197.jpg\" alt=\"Clock\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Clock-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Clock-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Clock.jpg 861w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Happy New Year! \u00a0We hope this is a great time for you, and wonderful things happen for you and your loved ones.\u00a0 If you&#8217;re hoping to buy your first home in West Michigan in\u00a0the coming months,\u00a0this may be an especially\u00a0exciting year.<\/p>\n<p>But what is the best way to prepare for your new home purchase? \u00a0If you&#8217;re looking to buy a house in Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, there are several great moves\u00a0you can make\u00a0to get yourself ready.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. \u00a0Get a Grip on your Finances<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No matter how you&#8217;re planning to buy your new home, understanding your finances is a great first step. \u00a0First, review your assets. \u00a0What do you have in your checking account? \u00a0Savings? \u00a0Do you have any stocks, mutual funds. etcetera? \u00a0 Knowing exactly what you have to work with is important.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding your <em>monthly<\/em>\u00a0cash flow is also crucial. \u00a0Houses come with a lot of extra surprises, from leaky pipes to roof repairs. \u00a0Once you no longer have a landlord, all of those little fixes will fall on your shoulders. \u00a0Are you saving some money\u00a0each month for unexpected expenses?<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Money.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1465\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1465\" src=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Money-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Money\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Money-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Money-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Money.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Take a look at your account statements from the past three months to get an accurate gauge on how much you&#8217;re spending vs. how \u00a0much you bring in. \u00a0This will help you understand what your real spending limits are for your mortgage, insurance, taxes, and extras.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. \u00a0Learn about your Credit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you want to buy a house in Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo, knowing your credit situation is a must. \u00a0And just getting your score isn&#8217;t enough&#8230; you&#8217;ll want to review the entire credit report.<\/p>\n<p>In Michigan, you are entitled to one free credit report each year from each of the three major credit bureaus &#8211; Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. \u00a0If you go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.AnnualCreditReport.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.AnnualCreditReport.com<\/a>, you can get each of these without getting charged.<\/p>\n<p>This will allow you to look at your history, and challenge any items that shouldn&#8217;t be on there. \u00a0If you want some extra tips, visit this page on <a href=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/how-do-i\/how-to-fix-or-improve-your-credit-score-in-grand-rapids-mi\/\" target=\"_blank\">improving your credit score<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. \u00a0Establish your Search Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Purchasing a house is a long-term decision. \u00a0Neighborhoods, school systems, and nearby amenities\u00a0vary greatly in Grand Rapids (and other parts of West Michigan), and different areas have different strengths.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Magnifying-Glass.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1464\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1464\" src=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Magnifying-Glass-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Magnifying Glass\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Magnifying-Glass-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Magnifying-Glass-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Magnifying-Glass.jpg 861w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>When you start searching for houses, it may be overwhelming. \u00a0If you are searching a wide area and price range, it&#8217;s easy to get off-track. \u00a0Sit down and decide what is most important to you, and limit your search to places that fit what you&#8217;re looking for.<\/p>\n<p>This will save you a TON of time on searches, house visits, and decisions. \u00a0The tighter your search criteria, the fewer headaches you will have!<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. \u00a0Review Mortgage Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you can buy \u00a0a house in cash, great! \u00a0However, most people will get a home loan, and there are many options to choose from. \u00a0Talk to your realtor, a local professional, or mortgage provider to get an idea about what loan products might be available to you.<\/p>\n<p>If your house needs some immediate repairs, there are loans for that. \u00a0If you&#8217;re in a rural area, special financing can\u00a0be possible. \u00a0If you are a veteran, or first time home buyer, you may have extra options. \u00a0Good financing can make the difference between getting your dream house and missing out on it &#8211; do your homework!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Paperwork.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1466\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1466\" src=\"http:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Paperwork-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Paperwork\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Paperwork-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehoneybeehomes.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Paperwork.jpg 595w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>5. Ready&#8230; Set&#8230; Patience!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;re ready to buy a house, it can be extremely difficult\u00a0to be patient. \u00a0Sellers will pressure you to make an immediate decision, and and you don&#8217;t want your dream home to slip away. \u00a0However patience is your friend!<\/p>\n<p>If the perfect house for you isn&#8217;t on the market, wait. \u00a0If you are getting overcharged for a property, wait. \u00a0Don&#8217;t back yourself into a bad situation because of outside pressure. \u00a0Make the right decision for you and your family, and you&#8217;ll be satisfied with your purchase for years.<\/p>\n<p>So get out there, and make it happen!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy New Year! \u00a0We hope this is a great time for you, and wonderful things happen for you and your loved ones.\u00a0 If you&#8217;re hoping to buy your first home in West Michigan in\u00a0the coming months,\u00a0this may be an especially\u00a0exciting year. 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