Are you really ready to buy a house? Becoming a #homeowner is a big step, and before you take it, you want to make sure your credit rating and income are high enough, the neighborhood where you want to live is a good investment and that you’re really ready to settle down since most experts recommend not buying if you don’t plan to live in the house for at least five years. You’ll also want to make sure you’re ready to handle the situation if something breaks since you won’t have a landlord anymore. If everything checks out, though, get started house hunting!