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Charlotte, Mint Hill, Ballantyne and Matthews Real Estate Specialist!  Welcome to Charlotte, North Carolina--but more importantly, Welcome Home! Take a look around Charlotte! There are so many great things to see. In Charlotte, also known as the Queen City, and her surrounding suburbs, signs of progress and prosperity seem to sprout up overnight. Two of our country's largest banks, Bank of America and Wachovia, are based here. The nation's best and brightest are hard at work in our classrooms. We've got fabulous shopping and tons of quality restaurants. Did we mention our great professional, college and high school sports teams? Or that you're in the heart of NASCAR country! The Carolina Home Pros are proud to call Charlotte, NC home, and we are excited to pass on our knowledge and appreciation to you. We love what we do and consider it not only a professional privilege, but a personal mission to find that perfect home for you! You see, to us clients are not just "business acquaintances". We consider you our friends and always treat you with that respect. Buying a home is a very personal thing and so we believe in developing a personal relationship with you--getting to know you and working together to write the next chapter of your life. Your journey inevitably starts with a home. Chapter one is still unwritten, but we've put together a website that will make it easy to find all the information you need, view Charlotte real estate listings, and have plenty of resources on hand to help you start writing. So settle in, grab a sweet tea and get to know, your new city, Charlotte, North Carolina. We can't wait to see where your journey takes you! Sincerely,
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First Time Buyers >Affording A Home
Are you getting ready to buy your first home? It is important to know how much you can afford before you begin looking at properties. Talking with a lender and getting pre-approved for a loan puts you in a stronger negotiating position with sellers.
As a rule, your monthly housing costs should not exceed 28% of your monthly pre-tax income. These costs include the mortgage payment, real estate taxes, and insurance. If you have long-term debts, such as student loans or car payments, your monthly payments, including your housing costs, should be less than 36% of your pre-tax monthly income. Some loans, such as VA and FHA loans, are more flexible with these basic guidelines.
Depending on which type of mortgage you select, you can consider houses in various price ranges. An adjustable-rate mortgage will usually enable you to qualify for a higher loan amount. Your real estate agent can help you make the basic calculations. Remember that buying at the top end of your price range gives you more time to outgrow your home, and can save you money over the long term.
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