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Unit 1: Do You Want to Buy a Home?

Lesson 1: This apartment is too small!

Mary and Tom Miller have been saving for years toward a home of their own. Now that their children are teenagers, the apartment feels smaller every day! Have they saved enough to finally buy a home?

Joe and Teresa Ramirez got married nine years ago. They have two children and another one on the way. Is now a good time for them to buy a house?

Sue Johnson’s mother, Rose, is getting older. Sue is thinking about buying a condominium where they can both live. Will she be able to afford it?

These are three families who are considering buying homes. They have three sets of hopes and dreams. Like you, perhaps, each sees homeownership as a big part of reaching the American dream.

Becoming a homeowner starts with a dream. But then it takes planning, saving, and making the right decisions at the right time. This book will help you think about important questions, such as: Am I ready to buy a home now? Can I afford it? What planning do I need to do first? How can I find the “right” house for me? In this book, you’ll get the tools and information you need to put you on the path toward homeownership.

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