Owning a home is the dream of many Americans. And it would do well to be aware of common questions about finances (like tax alleviations) and maintenance requirements so one can better adjust to homeownership.
The first thing to consider is the strategy that will be used in handling finances post-ownership. A good advice is to make a list of regular bills and their respective payment dates and ensure that you pay these on time. This way there will be money reserved for savings and home maintenance.
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It’s essential as well to understand that one’s credit score will decrease during the first months of buying a house. But paying mortgage regularly and on time will quickly help it go up anew. Unless it can’t be helped, don’t be tempted to open new credit accounts. And maintain a low credit-account balance.
As far as improving equity, always keep the house in tip-top shape by having preventive maintenance in mind. One can make a checklist of things to regularly monitor in the home, from potential leaks and roofing to overgrown grass in the backyard.
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Finally, be aware that homeownership can ease taxes. An important perk that comes with homeownership is that both property tax and mortgage interest get deducted from annual tax returns.
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