Plan on buying a home soon? Take these five steps right now

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Buying a home is one of the most complicated and expensive purchases most of us will ever make, so planning ahead is key.

Whether it's getting your credit in order or calculating how much house you can afford, time is on your side. A little preparation can go a long way in helping to avoid any nasty surprises in your finances.

If a home purchase is on the horizon for you, it's time to dig into your budget and get interested in interest rates.

?? Let CNN's Jeanne Sahadi show you the way in this handy step-by-step guide

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