Wednesday, September 18, 2019

So, You Want to Buy a Home in Boston?


The fall Boston real estate market is here and we still have a lot of buyers compared to the number of homes currently on the market.  This shortage of homes has led to a competitive marketplace where Boston home buyers often need to stand out. To stand out among the competition and to show you are a serious Boston home buyer it is a must to be pre-approved for a mortgage before starting your search. A pre-approval also brings with it the advantage of knowing your budget before you look so you don’t fall in love with a home you cannot afford.

One of the many advantages of working with a Boston real estate professional is that we have relationships with lenders who can to help you with this process. Once you have selected a lender, you will need to fill out their loan application and provide them with important information regarding your financial standing.

Freddie Mac describes the 4 Cs that help determine the amount you will be qualified to borrow:
  1. Capacity: Your current and future ability to make your payments
  2. Capital or cash reserves: The money, savings and investments you have that can be sold quickly for cash
  3. Collateral: The home, or type of home, that you would like to purchase
  4. Credit: Your history of paying bills and other debts on time
Getting pre-approved is one of many steps that will show home sellers that you are serious about buying, and it often helps speed up the process once your offer has been accepted.

When you are ready to purchase a home in Boston, contact an experienced Boston real estate agent. I am committed to providing you with the highest quality buyer service. When making the type of investment that buying a home requires, you deserve to have all the latest market information and the very best advice, both of which I can provide you with. I hope to speak with you soon!

Lucas Garofalo
Keller Williams Realty
(617) 861-3631
Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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