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Want To Buy a House in Jamaica? Here is a Quick Guide!

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You’ve decided to buy a house. Congratulations! The road ahead of you will be long and require patience. I bought my first home about five years ago while simultaneously trying to sell my parents' home on their behalf, and let's just say they were both no easy feat! I want to share my experience from being on both sides of the transaction and my experience with working for the number one mortgage provider in Jamaica.  Buying a home can seem complicated but you should not hesitate to ask your mortgage representative several questions on the process and what it entails. Here are a few I think you already have on your mind:                1.   What is the down payment required?                2.  Can I afford it?              - What fees do I have to pay if I want to purchase a home?             -   If I want a house valued at $XX how much will I have to pay in a monthly mortgage?                               3.   How long will the process take?