Get new listings emailed daily! JOIN SIGN IN
(717) 371-7841 Email (717) 371-7841
Denny Brandt
REALTOR®
(717) 371-7841

Posts from October 13th, 2017

Denny Brandt's Blog

rss logo RSS Feed
Advice | 14 Posts
Buyers | 14 Posts
Homeowners | 2 Posts
Local Information | 1 Posts
mortgages | 6 Posts
Moving | 1 Posts
sellers | 11 Posts
Lancaster County PA Elizabethtown College Living in Elizabethtown PA Buy a house selling buying sell home in Elizabethtown Getting a Mortgage Financing a Home Can I afford this Is it a good time to sell listing house for sale moving companies movers packing first time home buyer first time home buyers home inspections home maintenance saving money guide for homeowners remodeling contingencies offer Price Range how to move moving budget budgeting renovations credit Luxury Home Getting a fair price property value Pricing starter home low maintenance where to live Open House showings FSBO For Sale By Owner making an offer preapproval house isn't selling curb appeal credit score Finances must haves home warranty staging home staging interior design Updates Improvements adjustable rate mortgage fixed rate mortgage home improvement home prices real estate home inspection
English
October
13

October 13th, 2017 by

Ready to purchase your first home? Though the process may seem overwhelming, knowing where to start is half the battle. Follow these five tips to help ease your stress and prepare for a smooth home buying experience.

Clean Up Your Credit Score

Having good credit is one of the most important factors when qualifying for a loan. Depending on where your score stands, it may take six months to a year to improve your credit. Although scoring requirements vary from lender to lender and there is no magic number that qualifies you to purchase a home, a low score could mean higher interest rates and fewer mortgage options. Check your credit early and make a financial plan to increase your number. A mortgage professional can pull your credit for you and create a plan to improve your score.

Evaluate Your Monthly Cash Flow

Click Here to Read More...

Categories: Buyers
Tags: Buy a house, buying, Can I afford this, first time home buyer, first time home buyers, starter home, credit score, Finances
Denny Brandt
Denny Brandt Office: (717) 653-2646 ext. 107 Cell: (717) 371-7841 Fax: (717) 653-2850 Direct: (717) 653-8644 Email Me
Disclaimer: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information on this site was last updated 04/04/2026. The listing information on this page last changed on 04/04/2026. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of Delta Media Group MLS (last updated Sat 04/04/2026 12:26:57 AM EST) or Bright MLS (last updated Sat 04/04/2026 12:21:15 AM EST). Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy / DMCA Notice / ADA Accessibility
Federal Housing Equal Opportunity Realtor
Corporate Office - 215 S Centerville Rd. Lancaster, PA 17603
James J Hafer - West Virginia Broker of Record

©2026 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Equal Housing Opportunity.
This site is hosted, designed and copyright © 1994 - 2026 by Delta Media Group, Inc. -- Patent Pending --
  


Agent License Information: 
Licensed in Pennsylvania
Dennis Brandt 

102 East Main St, Mt. Joy, PA 17552
717-653-2646

Login to Saved Search

Forgot Password

Register

Pixel