"First comes love, then comes… marriage?" Not always. There has been an increasing trend of young couples flipping the order around and going straight to buying a home together before getting married. This is perfectly fine -- there's nothing wrong with unmarried couples buying a home together -- but I would like to offer a few things to consider before they jump in feet first.

Just like marriage, buying a home is a big decision. Unmarried couples need to protect themselves and their investment since they have fewer legal protections compared to married homebuyers. Before you and your significant other commit to a 30-year mortgage, you should prepare. Here are four things you should do to prepare.

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