Show me how to own a home!

Posted at February 6, 2013 | By : | Categories : First Time Home Buyers,Lackawanna Homes | 14 Comments

 

I want to own my own home!

With all the Real Estate doom and gloom that the media keeps publishing, you may be thinking that it is absolutely impossible to purchase a home. The state of Real Estate market is not as horrible that the media reports, in fact there is good news.

Don’t some of you remember in the 70′s and 90′s? If you think things are bad today, you don’t remember 18% interest rates. There are great opportunities in WNY to buy a home. You just need to do your homework to make that dream a reality.

Where do you begin your home search?

Let’s start with what is going to decide your ability to qualify for a mortgage — your financial health.

  • Start by looking at your current debt, what can you eliminate?
  • Know your credit score!

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  • Start saving money, pennies evolve to dollars, dollars to hundreds and hundreds eventually become thousands.

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  • Don’t purchase a new car, boat or any other major purchases
  • Don’t apply for any additional credit
  • Make sure you pay all your bills on time
  • Speak with a mortgage professional to determine what you can afford

Once you have done that, that is when the fun begins we can start searching for that perfect home for you. Decide on which communities, how much of a home you can afford, and the kinds of features that will make the house a perfect home!

 

Have questions before you speak with a mortgage professional, please give me a call at (716) 650-0051 or fill out the form below.

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About Colleen Kulikowski, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson (716) 650-0051

Colleen Kulikowski is a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson at MJ Peterson specializing in Western New York residential homes who doesn’t follow trends; she blazes new trails and is able to recognize industry trends and implement them to her client’s best interest. Colleen has created a unique following with one of the top local internet positions in the country generating thousands of leads for her team. Real Estate is a second career for Kulikowski who’s first career was in Information Technology and Data Warehousing working for such companies as Radio City Music Hall, Nabisco Foods and as a consultant in the Financial and Insurance industries. A strong background in technology and management provides her with keen analytical and sharp negotiating skills.

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