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Buying a Home? Do THIS Before You Start Shopping 🏡

Buying a home in 2026? 🏡

What you do BEFORE you start house hunting can matter just as much as the house you choose.

🚫 Don’t finance a new car

🚫 Don’t switch jobs without talking to your lender

🚫 Don’t start moving large amounts of money around

🚫 Don’t apply for random new credit

🚫 And please don’t wait until you find the perfect house to get preapproved

The better move? Protect your income, credit, cash and financing options BEFORE you shop.

A 10-minute conversation early in the process can prevent a very expensive mistake later.

Thinking about buying? DM me before you start making financial moves.

Have questions about buying, refinancing, or tracking your mortgage rate in California?

Call or text 925-885-1919, request a video or phone appointment, enroll in free RateAnalyzer rate monitoring, or start our Quick Application.

Russell McDonald | NMLS 290837 | Broker CA DRE 01150730
Wymac Capital Inc | NMLS 18766 | Broker CA DRE 01121628
Real Estate Broker – CA Dept of Real Estate