Whether it’s your first time or your third time buying a home, the process can be daunting. It can bring on many emotions and/or questions. But, when it is your first time buying a home, it’s important to feel as prepared as possible.

Your REALTOR® is a great resource when it comes to getting your questions answered, and, if they’re good at communicating, they should make you feel like you can ask them anything. So just what are some of the most common questions every first-time home buyer has before they start their home search?

Dream Builders Realty shares the most up-to-date information regarding the Central Florida real estate market every month. We do this for you, the home buyer or seller, to provide you with insight on what is happening in the local market. We hope you'll use this information as a starting point in your next big real estate adventure!

We hope our monthly Central Florida real estate market updates (including our market update from April 2016) help with your real estate needs when it comes to buying or selling your next home in Central Florida.

Dream Builders Realty is committed to providing the highest quality service. Because of this, we work with the best Osceola County has to offer. Although our customers can choose to work with anyone, we have our own recommendations when asked. 

This week, we're featuring our guest blogger, Harry Urban from Butler Mortgage. He's helping to answer the question, "How much can I afford when buying a home in Central Florida?". 

Qualifying for a mortgage will depend on your monthly gross income (before taxes), credit history, and down payment. So, how much house can you really afford? To know that, you need to understand the concept of Debt-To-Income Ratios.