The process of buying a home is often filled with excitement, but also confusion and sometimes disappointment.
The WSJ’s special series “Under Contract: Your Guide to Home Buying” aims to help buyers on their journey to securing a new home.
In the first installment, “The Money Coach” CEO Lynnette Khalfani-Cox joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss getting your personal finances in order before beginning your search.
0:00 Do people often underestimate the amount of work that goes into buying a home? 1:04 Beginning steps of sorting through your finances before buying 3:08 What to know about mortgage rates 4:50 How much money do you need for a down payment? 6:58 How important is your credit score? 8:27 Steps to boost your credit score 12:30 Other expenses to be aware of when purchasing a house
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