Yesterday was my first Twitter Chat and Google Hangout. Experian, the well known credit reporting agency, has invited be to be a guest of a number of their #CreditChat panels, which take place every Wednesday @ 3:00pm. You can learn more about these amazing opportunities for financial education here: www.experian.com/creditchat.
The topic for yesterday’s chat was first-time homebuyers and the considerations one should make before buying the first home. You can check out the Google Hangout panel and the list of questions we covered below. Lastly, a big shout out to @RAHomes and @Sauconyandsuds for paneling along with me. Check them out.
- Q1: How do you decide if you should be renting or buying a home?
- Q2: What are tips for getting the best rate on a home loan?
- Q3: What should you do before applying for a home loan?
- Q4: How do you forecast your housing budget?
- Q5: What unexpected costs might you encounter when buying a home?
- Q6: How do you choose a good real estate agent?
- Q7: What factors should you consider when choosing the location of your new home?
- Q8: What can a home inspector uncover for you?
- Q9: What are your thoughts on buying a short sale, foreclosure or bank-owned home?
- Q10: What are some online tools and resources that can help you research and find a home?