Hampton Roads Real Estate Ramblings

Hello Hampton Roads, I'm calling out all the first time buyers out there  and would be first time home buyers to offer up some sage advice which may help you in your home buying journey!  First, buying a home is not for everyone and that's ok.  You really need to analyze your situation and see if it makes better sense to own or rent and if you need help figuring out the pros and cons feel free to contact me and we can talk it over.   For those of you that have decided that buying makes sense, there are 4 key things that I have noticed every successful home buyer does. Let's dive into it! 1. Credit Score: Your Financial Passport Successful home buyers have good credit. What's good credit? 700's scores and up.  Think of your credit score as your financial passport that can help with all kinds of financing, not just buying a house.   A good credit score is crucial for securing favorable mortgage terms which is especially important in a high rate envi...