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 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.

Gone may be the days of Sunday afternoon open houses. With everything you can find on the internet, and so many living a fast-paced lifestyle, you just can’t wait until Sunday to tour a house when you think you’ve found your dream home. They say the early bird gets the worm, and the same goes for the buyer who sets up a tour of a home they think could be “the one”.

But when it comes to a showing, there are a few do’s and don’ts of touring a home for sale in Central Florida that buyers should be aware of… if you’ve ever sold a home yourself, you’ll probably already have an idea of what we’re going to share.