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With mortgage rates that are near record lows, people renting for a long time may want to consider buying their first Downtown San Diego condos.

While the federal tax credits have expired, there are still lots of great reason to buy. Here are five simple and practical tips to help renters move from renting to owning their Downtown San Diego condos.

1.The first thing to do is to retrieve your credit score through FICO, which is the primary credit scoring program lenders are using your credit risk level. This is the basis of lenders on how much loan they can give to you.

2.You should lessen your overall credit usage. Your credit usage will extremely affect your credit score, so it will be helpful if you will reduce it to have a better credit score. Remember that you have to pay your bills promptly. If you will have the better score, you will have the better terms you may receive on loans.

3.Planning for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage is truly the safest way to go. Just remember that you should go to different lenders and try the best mortgage that you can.

4.There are plenty of programs for first time homebuyers that can reduce huge down payments and forgive loans, so why don't research and enroll in these programs? Do your research for any available programs in your area.

5.The MLS or the Multiple Listing Service is the most complete and advanced database for all available listings, so use this to discover prospective Downtown San Diego condos that will match your desired location and budget.

Beyond these, always remember to do your homework first to avoid ending up with so many pitfalls.

For further information on any Downtown San Diego Condos contact:

Gregg Neuman

1-800-221-2210

Contact the Neuman and Neuman Team

www.SellSanDiego.com

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