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House or Mortgage, What Should I Shop for First?

Deciding on wether to shop for a house first or a mortgage first can be somewhat of a dilemma for a home buyer, but not something to lose sleep over.

The reason being, the seller of a home will most definitely want to see a preapproval from you. It is important to a seller, and rightly so, for them to know that you have the financial backing to buy their house. Otherwise, they are only wasting time that they do not have.

On the other hand, some lenders want to see a contract of sale before they begin the lending process.

My suggestion would be to get in contact with a realtor (tm). Let them know that you are serious about purchasing a home. The realtor will undoubtedly ask you a series of questions, and than guide you in the right direction.

From there, go visit your local bank or lending institution to begin the pre-qualification process.

Again, wether to shop for a mortgage or house first is a dilemma, but not a major one, and it is only a small challenge that should not be difficult to overcome.

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Books about Purchasing a Home:

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Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home

Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home
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100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask: With Answers from Top Brokers from Around the Country

100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask: With Answers from Top Brokers from Around the Country
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Home Buying For Dummies, 4th Edition

Home Buying For Dummies, 4th Edition
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How to Buy a House the Right Way - The Complete Home Buying Guide For First-Time Home Buyers and Seasoned Pros (Smart Living)

How to Buy a House the Right Way - The Complete Home Buying Guide For First-Time Home Buyers and Seasoned Pros (Smart Living)
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10 Steps to Home Ownership: A Workbook for First-Time Buyers

10 Steps to Home Ownership: A Workbook for First-Time Buyers
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Tips and Traps When Buying a Home (Tips & Traps)
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Your First Home: The Smart Way to Get It and Keep It

Your First Home: The Smart Way to Get It and Keep It
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70 Things First-Time Home Buyers Need to Know (Good Things to Know)
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The Home Buyer's Advisor: A Handbook for First-Time Buyers and Second-Home Investors

The Home Buyer's Advisor: A Handbook for First-Time Buyers and Second-Home Investors
By Andrew James McLean

Buy Your First Home Now: A Practical Guide to Better Deals, Cheaper Mortgages, and Bigger Tax Breaks for the First-Time Home Buyer

Buy Your First Home Now: A Practical Guide to Better Deals, Cheaper Mortgages, and Bigger Tax Breaks for the First-Time Home Buyer
By Peter G Miller

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