Regional Affairs Council – May 2011
(Graphic by Ed Fischer)
Part 1: The Excitement of a First-Time Home Purchase
Three years out of college and feeling secure about her job, Stephanie Pincus is sure this is the right time to buy.
Part 2: Understanding Your Credit Rating
Buying your first home can be a very exciting time, but it can also cause a lot of anxiety — especially when it comes to the application process for securing a mortgage.
Part 3: Can You Afford Your Own Home?
“Six-twenty was a high credit score four to five years ago — it was a good one,” notes one mortgage expert. “Today, purchasers are getting penalized even if they have a 700 credit score.”
Part 4: The Changing Real Estate Market
In foreclosure sales, short sales, and similar tranactions, you could be getting some problems you didn’t count on.
