There are many ways you can save for a down payment. Here are a few tips that can save you anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 in a hurry.
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What can you do to save for a down payment if you plan on buying a home soon? Here are a few tips and suggestions to realign your savings program.
First, set your goal as far as how much home you want to purchase. Talk to your lender and find out what your down payment for your particular price tag would be. Once you know what you need for your down payment, you can start saving for it.
Next, assess your spending habits. Write down what you spend every week. When you do that, you’ll realize that you maybe didn’t really need that Starbucks coffee.
Speaking of that, I know most people like Starbucks and you might too, but most people also spend at least $5 per day there. If you think about it, you can say as much as $2,000 a year by not going to Starbucks and instead making your own coffee or just going to McDonald’s like I do (it’s all about the dollar menu!)
Another step to consider is shrinking your TV package. Do you really need a large TV package for all of those programs that you can only watch one at a time?
First, set your goal as far as how much home you want to purchase. Talk to your lender and find out what your down payment for your particular price tag would be. Once you know what you need for your down payment, you can start saving for it.
Next, assess your spending habits. Write down what you spend every week. When you do that, you’ll realize that you maybe didn’t really need that Starbucks coffee.
Speaking of that, I know most people like Starbucks and you might too, but most people also spend at least $5 per day there. If you think about it, you can say as much as $2,000 a year by not going to Starbucks and instead making your own coffee or just going to McDonald’s like I do (it’s all about the dollar menu!)
Another step to consider is shrinking your TV package. Do you really need a large TV package for all of those programs that you can only watch one at a time?
Once you know what you need for your down payment, you can start saving for it.
You can also think about canceling your gym membership. I myself had a gym membership for three years and I never lost a single pound. A lot of us sign up for a gym membership, pay our dues, but never even step inside the gym.
Also, consider selling any extra items in your house that you haven’t used in a while. Even in the garage, you can find items that will sell for a couple thousand dollars easily and in a hurry.
Another thing to think about is getting extra points on your credit cards. Switch your credit cards so you get points on them and pay for items through a point system as opposed to just cash.
Lastly, save some money through your tax return. It’s always nice to see a couple thousand dollars coming back to you at the end of the year, and it’s also nice to spend that extra money.
These tips can save anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 in a short amount of time. If you have any other questions about saving for a down payment or you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon in our market, don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I’d be happy to speak with you!
