5 Things All First-Time Homebuyers Should Know
Thinking about purchasing a home means entering one of the most exciting and fulfilling phases of your life thus far. Though it can be a lengthy process, purchasing your first home means setting the foundation for years’ worth of memories; after all, home is, without a question, where the heart is. That being said, the process of looking for your perfect first home can be a time-consuming one, and preparation is key to making sure it goes as smoothly as possible. For that reason, we’ve compiled a list of the top things all first-time homebuyers should know in order to set themselves up for success from the very beginning. To find out what top tips will make all the difference in your home buying process, keep on reading!
1. Look Into Programs Designed to Help You
Conventional Mortgages
FHA Loans
VA Loans
2. Pre-Approvals are Worthwhile
3. Don’t Exhaust Your Savings
4. Think About the Future
Are you planning on starting a family? If so, how soon?
How many bedrooms would you prefer? How many do you absolutely need?
Do you want to have the living room and/or yard space to host gatherings and events?
How important is location to you? Would you be willing to be farther away from central areas in exchange for a lower cost, or is a central location a priority for you?
Are you willing to live in an up-and-coming neighborhood, or would you prefer one that is already established?
5. Your Real Estate Agent Really Does Make All the Difference
A great real estate agent doesn’t just help you find the perfect home; they take care of the (mountains of) paperwork associated with buying a home; they help you to get pre-approved for the loan you need; they have expert knowledge on urban growth and trends that affect property values in the short- and long-term; and they negotiated with the selling party to make sure your needs are prioritized and protected throughout the entire process. These, among countless other services, are the ways that working with a real estate agent is the ultimate way to ensure your home buying process goes smoothly.
Agile Group with Casa Fina Realty provides expert market knowledge to help you throughout all of your real estate needs. Our goal is to provide value to our clients as quickly as possible. Our team is equipped to adapt to each client’s needs. We are responsive, personal, and flexible. We strive to build strong relationships with our clients based on transparency and confidentiality.
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10 Statistics All First Time Home-Buyers Should Know
Thinking about buying your first home? Set yourself up for success with the latest must-know market statistics and facts in this easy-to-read infographic!
Agile Group with Casa Fina Realty provides expert market knowledge to help you throughout all of your real estate needs. Our goal is to provide value to our clients as quickly as possible. Our team is equipped to adapt to each client’s needs. We are responsive, personal, and flexible. We strive to build strong relationships with our clients based on transparency and confidentiality.