Denton County Living Well Magazine July/August 2017 | Page 14

Buying A Home
In Today’s Economy
T
he only thing certain about
today’s economy is that it is
uncertain. While things look
relatively stable now, no one
can guarantee what the next
few years will bring. Fortunately, you
don’t have to give up on the home of
your dreams because of a fluctuating
economy. Here are four steps you can
take to make sure your money––and
your house––are safe regardless of the
state of the economy.
1. Maximize your down pay-
ment
The magic number for down payments
has been established at 20% of the
home’s value. O