
The third Thursday in October is National Get Smart About Credit Day in the United States. Taking the right steps with your credit a few months before you look for a home could significantly raise your credit score. Our expert real estate agents here in Mobile and Baldwin County know that questions about financing are a big part of any first-time homebuyer's concerns. Even if you've done it all before, it never hurts to take action and get your credit into the best shape it can be. A few points can save you thousands over a mortgage's lifetime.