10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Homebuying
How High Tech Is Your Home?
10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector
What Your Home Inspection Should Cover
How Comprehensive Is Your Home Warranty?
5 Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask
10 Questions to Ask Your Condo Board
10 Questions to Ask Your Lender
6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home
10 Things a Lender Needs From You
Choices That Will Affect Your Loan
5 Things to Understand About Homeowners Insurance
10 Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs
5 Things to Understand About Title Insurance
What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-Through
Common Closing Costs for Buyers
What to Keep From Your Closing
Tips for Packing Like a Pro
7 Reasons to Own Your Own Home
Tax Benefits of Home Ownership
8 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order
Budget Basics Worksheet
8 Ways to Improve Your Credit
5 Factors that Decide Your Credit Score
Your Property Wish List
Tips for Finding the Perfect Neighborhood
Tips for Buying in a Tight Market
The Pros and Cons of Condos
5 Reasons You Need a REALTOR®
Questions to Ask When Choosing a REALTOR®
10 Steps to Prepare for Homeownership
How Big a Mortgage Can I Afford?
Steps to Prepare for Homeownership
10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
5 Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes
 
 

Budget Basics Worksheet
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The first step in getting yourself in financial shape to buy a home is to know what you make and what you spend now. List your income and expenses below.

Income  
Take Home Pay/All family members  
Child Support/Alimony  
Pension/Social Security  
Disability/Other Insurance  
Interest/Dividends  
Other  
Total Income  

 

Expenses  
Rent/Mortgage (include taxes, principal, and insurance)  
Life Insurance  
Health/Disabiltiy Insuranse  
Vehicle Insurance  
Homeowners or Other Insurance  
Car Payments  
Other Loan Payments  
Savings/Pension Contribution  
Utilities (gas, water, electric, phone)  
Credit Card Payments  
Car Upkeep (gas, maintenance)  
Clothing  
Personal Care Products (shampoo, shaving cream, etc.)  
Groceries  
Food prepared outside the home (restaurant meals and carry out)  
Medical/Dental/Prescriptions  
Household Goods (hardware, lawn and garden)  
Recreation/Entertainment  
Child Care  
Education (continuing education, lessons for children)  
Charitable Donations  
Miscellaneous  
   
Total Expenses=  
   
Remaining Income After Expenses=  
 

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