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An article by Stacy Barry

Determining Your Budget

Can I afford this home? This question is asked by most during the home shopping process. It’s important to determine what you may be able to afford long-term.

The calculators below will provide an idea of what your range could be:

• Affordability Calculator
• Monthly Mortgage Payment Calculator
• Amortization Calculator
• Refinancing Calculator

Although, there are many factors to keep in mind the formula above will help you get started on your budget. When determining your monthly budget, significant factors to take into consideration include:

Car payments, credit card payments, car Insurance, groceries, health Insurance, energy costs, cell phone, internet access, cable, garbage, dry cleaning, memberships (gym, professional, etc.), water, property taxes, and homeowners insurance.

Contact me for additional helpful advice.

Stacy Barry
CENTURY 21 Scheetz sbarry@c21scheetz.com
4929 E. 96th Street
Indianapolis , IN 46240

Cell 317.507.2989
http://www.advance2home.com

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