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Saturday, September 11, 2010

Tips for first-time Home buyer

Are you a first-time homebuyer? If you are, surely you’d agree that it is not easy at this stage for you, a first-timer, to get the perfect deal; but with a few basic tips on some proven techniques, a first-time homebuyer could successfully go through the buying process in a breeze and with minimal stress.
Buying a home is not just the biggest and the best investment that we make but also the realization of a dream. Here are a few guiding principles that one can keep in mind while acquiring a home for you and your loved ones.

Get your finances in order :- Your budget decides the square foot area and the locality for your home. Straighten Money matters by making sure that you have the right amount to make the down payments and the closing costs.

Be realists :- There is no prefect home. Keep in mind your practical needs while buying a home.

Choose your property broker wisely :- Select an agent who has an experience with buyers, is well versed with the neighbourhood and is not “pushy” and provide you the right facts while giving youenough space to make a choice.

Think Long Term :- Are you looking for a house with the idea of shifting base a few years or do you hope to stay in this home longer? This decision may dictate what type of home you will buy as well as the type of home loan model you take.

Do not over-extend your resources :- If you stretch yourself out to buy the biggest home you can afford, you’ll have no money left for maintenance, decoration or to save money for other financial goals.

Be sure of what you want :- Don’t ask too many people for opinions. It will drive you crazy. Select one or two people to turn to if you feel you need a second opinion. After you have done all this, trust your instincts and take that decision!

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