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Taking Control of Your Debt with an Eye Toward Buying a Home

September 17, 2024 by Nick & Cindy Davis

If you’re planning to buy a home in the next year, it’s time to start taking control of your debt. This can seem like an intimidating task, but with careful budgeting and smart money management, it is attainable. Tampa Homes Sold shares some helpful tips for getting your finances in order in preparation for the purchase of a new home.

 

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Taking Control of Your Debt with an Eye Toward Buying a Home

Identify Overspending

The first step is to identify any areas where you are overspending. Many people overspend without realizing it, so take some time to go through your banking transactions and credit card statements to get a better idea of what youโ€™re spending money on each month. This can help identify areas where you can cut back in order to save more money toward the purchase of a new home. Remember, every little bit saved helps.

Establish a Budget

Once youโ€™ve identified where you are spending too much, itโ€™s important to make a budget that takes into account all your income and expenses. Having this budget will help keep your finances organized and will serve as a guideline when making decisions about how much money to allocate toward debt repayment or saving for the purchase of a home. It can also help create more room in your budget if you need more funds for either expense.

Consider the Snowball Method

For those with high levels of debt, Credit Karma points out that using the snowball method can be effective at helping pay off what is owed quickly and efficiently. This method involves targeting one particular debt at a time and paying extra each month toward that specific loan until it is paid off completely before moving on to another loan or credit card balance until all debts are fully paid off. This technique helps build momentum and provides satisfaction upon completion of each repayment, which can be helpful during this process since paying down large amounts of debt often feels overwhelming.

Consider Starting a Side Business

Another way to pad your income is by starting up a small business. This could provide additional funds for both the cost of purchasing a home or paying off existing debt. Consider registering your business as a Florida LLC to gain tax advantages as well as protection from personal liability should any legal issues arise related to the business. An online formation service can make the process simple and straightforward.

Focus on Building Good Credit

Building good credit is also essential if buying a house is part of your plans within the next year, as lenders typically look at credit scores when deciding whether or not they will lend money for real estate purchases. Aiming for higher balances on existing accounts than what is due each month can help boost scores, as well as avoiding late payments or defaults on loans or credit cards can positively affect scores over time if done consistently.

Carefully Assess What You Can Afford

Finally, researching prices in the area where you plan to buy should give you an idea of how much financial preparation needs to occur before you take the leap. Taking into account your income, your expenses, as well as any potential future changes in either of those two factors, should be carefully considered so that you don’t find yourself overstretched financially after making such a large investment. It’s also important to look into different loan options so that you can find one that fits your budget and circumstances.

 

Overall, taking control of your debt prior to buying a house doesn’t have to be overly complicated or difficult when handled well. However, having patience throughout this process is key because different methods work differently for different people depending on their own unique financial situations. You can also boost your income by starting a side business. Finding what works best takes trial and error sometimes before seeing positive results. Either way, eliminating debt will be the best choice in the long run, paving the way for more financial freedom long term.

 

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