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First comes love. Then comes...mortgages?
t’s the holiday season, and likely you will see a flurry of relationship changes amongst your family and friends. Some may be going their separate ways, while others may be announcing “she said yes!” Whether this is your first house ever or just first house together, being practical in the midst of the excitement will pay off later. • If you haven’t already, have an honest and transparent series of conversations about your financial health both as individuals as well as your future as co-homeowners. Does one have more income and lesser credit or higher debt than the other, or any combo thereof? Meeting with a qualified financial planner can help put some neutrality in plans for your future together. It’s possible that it may make sense in certain instances for one to be the sole owner. • Your Realtor® can put you in touch with a real estate attorney experienced in the best variations of how to take title to your new home together. They can advise you on any other legal protections while you co-own a house prior to marriage. There are a lot of “what-ifs” that need to be considered during any major lifestyle change. Having the right team of professionals and resources at your fingertips is your first step to making sure that your future together is covered! Have a real estate question you’ve always wondered about? Email me at JennaJulia@gmail.com to get your answer!