I'm planning on buying a house between 7-8 months from now. Is now a bad time to apply for more/new credit?

Question by Ryan J: I'm planning on buying a house between 7-8 months from now. Is now a bad time to apply for more/new credit?
I'm planning on buying a house between 7 and 8 months from now. I have an "excellent" credit rating in the upper 700s. I have only 1 credit card with zero balance. My credit limit however, is only $ 5000. I would like to increase this limit by either increasing the limit on my current card or getting a new card. I have been told it will require a credit check. Is

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