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10 Tips For Buying a Home in Chicago

• Get pre-approved by a mortgage lender

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• Put aside more money than you expect for a down payment and closing costs

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• Strengthen your credit score so you get the absolute best rate

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• Familiarize yourself with your target neighborhood's market

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• Attend open houses in your target neighborhood(s)

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• Determine what your absolute deal breakers are

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• Think of what criteria you can be flexible on

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• Know your timeline for buying

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• Determine scenarios if you find a place earlier or later than expected

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• Sit down with a licensed realtor and begin the search!

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