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Your spring homebuying readiness checklist

Turn a vague spring goal into a document list, realistic cash plan and focused property search before you start touring.

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A plan you can bring to the conversation.

A two-page readiness checklist with space for your lender questions and next steps. No email required.

Step 1

My purchase goal

  • Target season and reason for moving
  • Monthly housing budget to discuss with lender
  • Preferred areas, required features and flexible preferences

Step 2

Lender readiness

  • Lender contact and requested documents
  • Questions about income, credit and financing options
  • Next review date and steps to complete first

Step 3

Cash plan

  • Down payment and estimated closing funds
  • Inspection, appraisal, moving and other upfront costs
  • Savings target and reserve after closing

Step 4

Search readiness

  • County/property resources to check
  • Property questions needing professional review
  • Agent consultation and first serious-search checkpoint

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Prepared by Jason Aussem · October 5, 2026

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