Buying a home is a major investment and care should taken to make a careful and informed decision. The Home Buying Tips below are a few points to consider.

Where? The first decision in the Home Buying process.

A community or area should be determined first. It can initially be one or more locals but should be limited to three if possible.

Many factors should be taken into consideration of a possible community.

• Employment
• Schools
• Cost of Living
• Tax rates for real and personal property.
• Houses of Worship
• Quality of Life

What? The second decision that might be made is the type and size of home you would prefer.

• Approximate purchase price to fit your budget.
• Square footage.
• Construction style.
• Preferred amenities.

When? Before looking for homes it is important to determine an approximate date that you are looking at purchasing a new home. Regardless of the location you are looking in, the real estate market is subject to change. If your purchase is scheduled between 6 months to a year from now, the homes you are interested in will most likely be unavailable. Other market considerations like pricing and availability are also subject to change.

Pre-Qualify… It is always a good idea to get pre-qualified or pre-approved with a Mortgage Lender. Rates, closing cost and packages very drastically in from different lenders so it is a good idea to shop the Mortgage market.

• Getting pre-qualified will assist me in matching homes with your preferences and budget. It will also shorten the time it takes to move into that home we know you are going to fall in love with.

I can give you information to help you make an informed decision on purchasing your new home. Call or email today for a Free Relocation Package that full of helpful information on schools, employment and communities.