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5 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes

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1. They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal.

2. They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house.

3. They don’t find the right agent who’s willing to help them through the home buying process.

4. They don’t do enough to make their offer look appealing to a seller.

5. They don’t think about resale
before they buy. The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for four years.

Source: Real Estate Checklists and Systems,
www.realestatechecklists.com.
Last Updated ( Monday, 17 August 2009 21:47 )
 

10 Ways to Prepare For Homeownership

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1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income.

2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list.

3. Select where you want to live. Compile a list of three or four neighborhoods you’d like to live in, taking into account items such as schools, recreational facilities, area expansion plans, and safety.

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