While things may never be the same as they were in 2019 before this novel coronavirus began to spread, we are starting to see a return to some aspects of normalcy in our community and around the country. Specifically, we are always looking at real estate trends for buying, selling, and financing homes in the Asheville area and beyond. But how do you know if you’re ready to buy a home?
This quick and easy quiz that’s all in good fun could help picture your future.
Keep in mind, this isn’t a scientifically prepared quiz, it comes from our years of experience and talking to thousands of people just like you.
1. How Would You Describe Your Financial Future?
a. Plenty of savings for retirement
b. Some debt including student loans and credit cards
c. Lots of debt
d. Living paycheck to paycheck
2. Did you save money for a down payment?
a. Yes, I can pay at least 20%
b. Yes, I can pay between 5% and 15%
c. I didn’t save but can get the money
d. I did not
3. Can you afford the monthly mortgage payment?
a. Yes, I want to buy a home below my means
b. Yes, I earn enough to make payments
c. I’m not sure
d. No
4. Have you considered other expenses including property taxes, maintenance, and utilities?
a. Yes, I have all of that figured in
b. I’m aware of these additional expenses
c. I hadn’t thought about it before
d. No
5. Are you ready to buy a house and do you know what you want?
a. Yes, I know exactly what I’m looking for
b. I’ll know it when I see it
c. I feel like I need to buy a house because it’s the next life milestone
d. I’m not sure
As you can see, there are no right or wrong answers, but you may be more or less prepared to buy a home depending on your current financial picture and lifestyle needs.
Consider the following:
If You Answered Mostly A
Congrats, it sounds like you’re prepared to buy a home. We always recommend that you make your first call to the team at GoPrime of West Asheville so we can give you a complete picture of your loan options. This way you know exactly the budget you’re working with so you can communicate clearly and effectively with a real estate agent.
If You Answered Mostly B
With mostly B answers, you’re probably there. You just need a little additional guidance. You’ve considered your options and even with some roadblocks, it’s workable. That’s why calling GoPrime will help you plan for the future. When you know what kind of mortgage you qualify for, you can create a better plan of action to buy a home in Asheville.
If You Answered Mostly C
You may not be ready yet, but you’re getting there. GoPrime can still help you by providing referrals to businesses and organizations in the Asheville area who can help you work on your debt and savings so you can reach better financial security and buy a home. The sooner you contact us, the sooner you will be in a position to make this happen.
If you Answered Mostly D
It’s okay, not everyone is ready to buy a house. There’s nothing wrong with that, and there’s nothing wrong with you. For a lot of people, renting still provides significant benefits and can be the better choice. But if you dream of owning a home someday, you don’t have to give up on that dream. Call GoPrime so we can talk to you about the options.
