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  1. Be preapproved: About three or four months before homebuyers even shop for a home, they should review their credit reports to make sure they’re accurate and take short-term steps to improve their credit score, says Michael Corbett, author of “Before You Buy!” Corbett says buyers should then get a bank’s preapproval. While that… Continue Reading

By Tara-Nicholle Nelson | Broker in San Francisco, CA Most home buyers’ biggest hurdle is coming up with the cash for a sensible down payment. Gone are the days of zero-down loans, so if that was your plan, you’re going to need a new one! Coming up with a down payment for a home is… Continue Reading