So You Are Buying Your First Home

Buying a home is huge, and there’s not exactly a test run you can get comfortable with before you put a down payment on your first. What there is, though, is people who have done this before, multiple times, at The Motley Fool, who are here on this re-aired episode of Industry Focus to teach you the ropes. Why bother springing for a 20% down payment? What’s the deal with private mortgage insurance? What do schools matter if you don’t have any kids? How do you know how much to pay a contractor? Do you need a lawyer? How much should you budget for upkeep? What rules vary by state? Tune in to learn more!

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