Ready to Buy a Home? Hit These Financial Milestones First

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Buying your first home is a big deal. In fact, it’s one of the most important financial commitments you’ll likely make. Yet many first-time homebuyers enter the process without a clear understanding of what financial steps to take beforehand. “New buyers often get caught up in the excitement of house-hunting and overlook the importance of fully grasping their finances,” said Manuel Salazar, CEO of Take Charge America, a nonprofit credit and housing counseling agency. “