How to Buy a Home on Lake Martin in 5 Steps

by: The Haynie Team

3 years ago

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A modern dining and living area with wooden flooring, a table with four chairs, a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, pendant lights, and large windows with blinds overlooking the serene scenery of Lake Martin. A small plant is in the corner.

As we get closer toward spring, dozens of Lake Martin residents begin to contemplate buying a new home. In fact, spring is the time of year when the real estate market starts to really heat up and buyers descend upon local homes for sale!

However, if you’re a first-time buyer in Alabama this year or are feeling overwhelmed by the process, don’t worry! It may be best to break it down into simple steps, so you too can take advantage of this exciting time.

You can count on The Haynie Team to clarify any questions you have about buying a home on Lake Martin and simplify the path to homeownership.

Below are five steps to get you started as a homebuyer:

Find an agent
Your first step on the path to homeownership should be finding an expert you can both trust and feel comfortable with. This is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your life, so don’t be too quick to choose just anyone.
Find a lender
One of the initial steps to buying a home is getting pre-approved for a mortgage and ultimately, applying for the loan. If you do not already have a lender in mind, your Lake Martin real estate agent is a wealth of resources! Ask them for a recommendation in order to find out how much home you can afford.
Groom your credit score
Start as early as you can on your buyer preparations as your credit score may need some time to clean up. Avoid taking out any additional lines of credit, be careful not to make late payments, and if possible, pay down your high interests debts first.
Make a wish list
Knowing what you need in a new home is key! However, be sure you can distinguish this from what you want. You may need to make compromises in your home search according to your budget, so know what you are willing to let go and what you absolutely have to have to fit your lifestyle.
Search for properties
Once you’ve met with a lender and have been pre-approved, you will know how much you can afford in a new home. Stay within those parameters to avoid falling in love with a home out of your budget, but now you can begin to search for your dream home!

Don’t know where to start, but want to buy a home on Lake Martin? Give The Haynie Team a call today!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Becky Haynie, Associate Broker / Realtor
Lake Martin Realty
www.HomeOnLakeMartin.com

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The Haynie Team

Experienced Lake Martin Realtors and full-time Lake Martin residents, Becky and Howard Haynie are at Home on Lake Martin. Listing and selling Lake Martin properties, they have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Lake. Together they form the Haynie Team and are affiliated with Lake Martin Realty, a Russell Lands Company, providing a unique and diverse approach to listing and selling Lake Martin properties. As full-time residents of Lake Martin, they appreciate the qualities of Lake Living and understand the motivating factors for Buyers and Sellers. Becky and Howard’s marketing theme is “Home On Lake Martin”. They work to ensure that their clients and customers can “Relax” in regards to real estate matters, and enjoy the Lake Martin experience. The Haynie Team is, at Home On Lake Martin, and Becky and Howard look forward to seeing Ya’ll Around the Lake! Relax… let the Haynie Team work for you!