Plan to buy a home in the next year or two? Here are 5 steps to take now to get your finances ready | CNN Business

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Buying a home is likely one of the most complex and expensive transactions you’ll ever make.

If you think you’ll want to make that leap in the next year or two, you can save yourself real money and avoid unpleasant surprises if you use the next several months to prepare your finances and explore your options.

“Time is a gift,” said Avi Adler, a Realtor at Long & Foster Real Estate.

Here are five steps to get you started.

1. Do a financial checkup

Before hunting

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