Housing represents the largest expenditure most people will
encounter. Your choice of a place to live will require an extensive
use of our resources, both time and money. The decision of when and
where to buy house plays a crucial role in every one’s life. There
are lot of factors person consider before making decision to buy
house. The entire process of buying house including finance and
factors covering behavior aspect also.
- Housing Alternatives: Which considers the lifestyle and
opportunity cost of housing i.e. Time, loss of tax advantages and
equity growth, time and effort involved when you have a home built
to your personal specifications etc.
- Renting vs Buying: Living in a mobile society affects the
decision as to whether to rent or buy your housing. Your choice of
residence should be analyzed based on lifestyle and financial
factors
- Find and Evaluate a Property to Purchase : Determining the Home
Price and negotiating the purchase price.
- Determine the Amount of Down Payment: Private mortgage
insurance (PMI) is usually required if the down payment is less
than 22 percent. This coverage protects the lender from financial
loss due to default.
- The Application Process and Fixed-Rate, Fixed-Payment
Mortgages