Preparing for the Home Buying Process in 2024

If you’re thinking about buying a home in 2024, there might be rough water. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner, there are a lot of things to consider before making this important decision and the conditions you make them in.

In this episode, David Ball discusses what you need to know to get ready for home buying in 2024. From the current state of real estate and what will look like next year to preparing your credit and the mistakes to avoid, David shares things you need to know to make the home-buying process and the biggest investment of your life as smooth as possible next year.

David is a Navy Veteran who turned a heartbreaking event into becoming a top homebuying educator. He’s been a licensed loan officer, mortgage underwriter, and Realtor, helping hundreds of people become educated 1st time homebuyers in real life in addition to teaching online. He is the creator and host of House Rich: The First Time Homebuyer Show and the platform HouseRichDave.

Home Buying Process in 2024 Episode Details

    • The current state of the housing market
    • Home prices and higher interest rates
    • Housing market outlook for 2024
    • Housing inventory for next year
    • What will happen when more buyers come off the sidelines
    • Steps to prepare for buying a home
    • The importance of determining your actual budget
    • Setting a savings goal and timeline
    • Top mistakes first-time buyers make
    • Tips for military buyers

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