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First-Time Buying
So you've decided to take the big leap and purchase your first home.
Congratulations!
Buying a home is never based on one specific factor; instead, it is a
balance of many requirements - things like family size, location, income
and lifestyle.
The first thing you need to do is decide exactly what you need in a
home. How many bedrooms? How close to schools or shopping?
Do you need a garage or finished basement? The answers to these
kind of questions can make up your "buying blueprint" that will serve as
a guideline in your search.
What Kind Of Home Do You Need?
Most of us have a "dream home" tucked away in the back of our minds.
How about a little reality check before you go looking for
that dream?
What if all the money you had went into the purchase and mortgage
payments for that wonderful home, so there was nothing left over for
repairs, a night out, vacations, new furniture or any of the little
things that go wrong from time to time? When that happens, your
dream suddenly becomes a nightmare; being over-extended financially is
the quickest way to destroy the excitement of home ownership and add
stress to your life.
What Can You Afford?
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