How to Buy a House in Colorado Springs

So you’re finally ready to settle down. You’ve done your research, you know what area of town you want to live in. You know the features you want in a house and the size you think would fit you well for your first-time home purchase. 

But what about that pesky thing called financing? That’s actually the most important factor for buying a home in Colorado Springs. Without the bank’s approval and parameters on the loan amount, you may be barking up the wrong tree for weeks on end. We’ve outlined the top 4 things you can do now regarding your financing to help you as you’re looking for Colorado Springs homes for sale. 

4 Ways to Prepare for Buying a Colorado Springs Home for Sale

1. First, just talk to a lender. Honestly, they’re not as scary as you may think! In fact, we can connect you with some great ones that will be happy to answer any questions you may have. But whether you use our suggestion or find your own, this is the best place to start. Lay out your current financial situation and ask them what you need to do to make a loan possible. They’ll quickly be able to tell you the areas that you need to shore up before you start the process.
   
2. Check your credit score. Your lender will want to know this and will even run your credit report if you get a little more serious, but it’s important you know this. A good credit score is essential to getting your home financed. A high score may also help you score a lower interest rate. But if your score isn’t high enough? Then ask your lender what you can do to help raise it. There are many things you can do right now to help.

3. Save. Save. Save. Whether this means you need to decrease spending or pick up a side job in order to increase your extra cash, put as much money away as possible for your down payment. And don’t forget that you’ll possibly need cash for the closing table depending on your offer.

4. Set your spending limit. At that first meeting with your lender, they should be able to give you a ballpark figure for the amount of home you could afford based upon what your monthly payments may be. This is so important! You don’t want to waste your time looking at homes that are way out of your price range. You’ll only end up disappointed and frustrated. Just know your cap and stick to it. And for Colorado Springs houses for sale, it would be smart to consider looking for houses $10-15k below your maximum, so that when the right one comes along, you’re able to place a competitive and appealing offer on the home if that’s the one you know you want. Because homes are going over asking price many times, it’s important to keep this in mind. 

You get these things in order and you’ll be ready to jump on that perfect home when it comes along. To find out more about how you can prepare yourself for your first-time home purchase, give us a call at TLC Realty.