How to save money when buying a house in Highlands Ranch

We've seen people who will spend all kinds of time looking to save a nickel on a gallon of gasoline or sweat it out in the dark to cut their BGE bill by $25 a month. But some of the same folks aren't always as careful when it comes to spending five or six hundred thousand dollars on a house. In this week's column we'll give you a few tips on how to maximize your home purchase while minimizing the cost. After all, buying a house is a pretty big purchase, and if you're smart about it you can easily save an amount of money that would be equal to a lifetime of clipping coupons. So here are a few things to consider as you embark on your home buying expedition.

Take advantage of government incentives. These days, the government is falling all over itself throwing money at our weak economy. Some of this largess is being extended to homebuyers. Right now, you can get an $8,000 tax credit just for buying a home.

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