House Hunting Tips; tips to make your house-hunting experience easier.
* Make a list of the features you must have in your new home. Narrow down your list to the features you must have, would like to have, don't want, and would prefer not to have. Start by brainstorming what you like and dislike about your current home.
* Get educated about the housing market. Find out about recent home sale prices, homes on the market, neighborhood statistics, market trends, and the home-buying process.
*Location is vital. Ask yourself this- how far are you willing to commute to work? How good are the schools, shopping centers, public transportation, etc.? WIll your new home be next to a commercial property, school, or vacant lot? Poor location hurts the resale value when you go to sell the home in the future.
*Use a checklist when touring multiple homes. It can get confusing and hard to remember what home had what features. Relying on your notes will not only help you remember what each house had to offer but also what priorities you set for your future home.
*Get pre-approved for your mortgage before you start. This will help you determine what you can afford before you start looking at homes that are under or over budget.
*Don't forget to relax. This is supposed to be a pleasant experience, it's not worth making yourself crazy!
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