Preparing to Buy a Home with Chris Birk [ENCORE]

<p>I’m not going to lie, preparing to buy a home is something more people should do. Research and planning will go a long way to save you time, money and heartache. Unfortunately, many people are winging it.</p> <p>My guest, Chris Birk is here to help prepare us all on buying a home with a VA Loan. If you're a seasoned home buyer or looking to buy your first home, this is a valuable show for you. Chris shares what most people miss when buying a house and tips for being successful at it.</p> <p>Chris Birk is the Director of Education for Veterans United Home Loans, the nation's largest VA lender, and author of “The Book on VA Loans: An Essential Guide to Maximizing Your Home Loan Benefits.” Chris’ articles and analysis have appeared at The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Fox Business and more.</p> <p><br /> <strong>Preparing to Buy a Home Episode Details</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why it’s important for people to begin home buying when they’re ready</li> <li>Buying homes for the wrong reason, keeping up with the Jones’</li> <li>Where your finances should be before you buy a home</li> <li>The average credit score you need to buy a house</li> <li>The pros and cons of homeownership</li> <li>What PITI is and what you should know about it</li> <li>The top tools people need in their tool belt before buying a home</li> <li>The top mistakes Servicemembers and Veterans make when buying a home</li> </ul> <p><br /> For more information, visit the show notes at <a href= "https://laceylangford.com/87" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://laceylangford.com/87</a></p>