Time to Buy?

If you finally decided its time to purchase a home, here is some information that will hel.

If you do start your home search, it's important to know what to look for. Don't just narrow your search by how much you can afford to spend — also have an idea of the specific features you want your new home to have. Remember, you're looking for a home to express your lifestyle and values, a place to spend time with family and friends and a place to retreat at the end of the day.
Ask yourself the following questions to fine tune your search criteria and realize what — other than price — is important:

What features are most important to me?

Do I want special features like a garden, patio or pool?

What are the local schools like?

Do I want a newly constructed house?

Does the house need a lot of repairs?
Once the search is over and you've found the right home for you, the next step is to make the seller an offer in writing. Your offer is often the first step toward negotiating a contract. But be sure to focus on more than money during this stage, and focus on all the details of the purchase, such as:

How will you finance the home?

What is the amount of the down payment?

What inspections will be performed?

What are the terms of cancellation?

How would you settle disputes that may arise?decided its your time to purchase a home, here are some points to help you along.

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