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Buying a Home |
Buying a home involves preparation and planning. Before you begin the search, invest time to establish a solid plan. Some preliminary research can pay off big dividends in helping you to get the best home at the best price and terms.
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Consider these factors in formulating your plan:
Address financial issues
- Check your credit rating, clean up errors and problems
- Determine your buying power; get pre-approved for a mortgage
- Don't make significant purchases before buying a home
Decide what you want
- List the features you would like in your next home
- Prioritize the importance of each feature
Consider lifestyle factors
- Do you need to be close to recreational facilities, hospitals or schools?
- Do you like a large or small yard?
- What commuting distance or time is manageable for you?
Think of the future
- Will your need for space be shrinking or enlarging soon?
- Will your lifestyle needs change soon?
Choose a real estate agent
- Does the agent work in the areas of interest to you?
- Whom will the agent represent?
Find a home
- You're ready now, so, let's find a home for you.
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