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Start with the big picture before you dive into numbers.

Comfortable payment, debts, down payment, taxes, insurance, cash to close.

Understand closing costs and how to compare mortgage offers.

Know what preapproval verifies — and what can still change.

Think through buying before selling and your equity position.

Financing, reserves, and leverage for investment purchases.

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