Family Moving: Is Your Family Ready for a New Home?

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Does Your Home Still Meet Your Needs?

While it’s true that every property is going to come with a certain amount of compromise, when you are happy in a property, these seem like small sacrifices when compared to a largely positive experience. However, if you start to notice spending more and more time griping over how there isn’t enough space to store the kid’s toys or how you spend so much money heating rooms that no one uses, it may be time to make a move. Sit down and write out a list of all the features that you absolutely require from a property. Then, compare your home against it.

Do You Have a Plan for Your Future?

Whether you’re buying or renting, once your family has settled into a property, you’re bound to be there for the foreseeable future. Before you make the decision to move, you should have a solid idea of what your life will look like for the next year or two. Will you be working at the same job? Are you planning on making any additions to your family? Do your best to take your future into account as you weigh the decision and plan accordingly.

Are Your Financials in Order?

Moving is a huge financial commitment. On one hand there are the obvious costs like a mortgage and monthly rent, and utilities. But, there are also costs associated with the moving process that you may not have thought to consider: repair costs and infusions of curb appeal,  initial deposits, inspection fees for your new property, as well as supplemental costs like hiring movers and furnishing the new house. How do your financials look? Do you have the work history and credit score needed to be granted a mortgage? Do you have enough savings to cover these extra costs? If you’re not sure, you may want to stay in your current property until you have a chance to build up your reserves.

Do You Have Time For The Buying Process?

As much as moving requires you to invest a significant portion of your money, it also requires a large portion of your time. On the selling end, you’ll have to vacate the property – sometimes with little notice – so that potential buyers can get a feel for the space. As a buyer, you’ll have to spend time on your evenings and weekends looking at potential properties of your own. While there’s never a truly great time to add all of this extra hassle into your schedule, if you’re having trouble juggling responsibilities as is, you may want to wait on moving until things calm down a bit.

The issue of family moving is one that requires a lot of consideration. Only you can determine if this is the right time for you to look for a new property. But, hopefully, we can help make your decision a little bit clearer. Take a look at these questions and consider them as you weigh the possibilities. For now, just take a deep breath. The right answer will come to you when you are ready.

What help you make the decision of whether or not to move? Do you have any advice to offer? Share it with us in the comments.

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Psychologists consistently list relocating among the top five stressors in a person’s lifetime. It is the complete upheaval of life, as you have known it, and presents one of the biggest financial challenges you will have to face. While it is true that moving can be a stressful experience under the best of circumstances, being inadequately prepared for the financial demands will make you far more anxious than you need to be.  By following a few simple guidelines, NYC moving can be as stress-free as moving gets.

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Neighborhood Affordability Should Be Your First Consideration In NYC Moving

Choosing the neighborhood that is a match for your pocketbook goes a long way toward a smooth transition. You may think an apartment in an affluent neighborhood is within your range, and you could be right, but do your homework to make sure. You may need an income of 40 times your rent to qualify. A deposit equal to two months’ rent triples your upfront costs. If you need a broker, who averages 15% of your annual rent, that’s another out of pocket expense. Don’t get caught short on money, because you failed to fully think through everything entailed in NYC moving.

Consider Taking An Apartment With A Roommate

Stories of nightmare roommates may give you your own nightmares, but having the rent covered every month may be worth the risk. Network with friends, coworkers, and family if you can to lessen your chances of choosing unwisely. The benefits of finding that special roommate are obvious and immediate. If they already have the apartment, you may avoid the credit check that requires your number to be in the 700s. If you’re really lucky, they’ve already secured a rent-controlled situation you can slide into, which will also keep costs down. Even if you both move into a new place together, it cuts the deposit, the rent, and the costs of the NYC movers in half.

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Think About Ditching The Car, And Definitely Hire NY Movers

With such abundant and excellent public transportation in New York City, why would you even think about keeping a car? This unnecessary expense puts additional strain on the NYC moving budget. Even if you don’t consider car payments and insurance costs, parking is nearly non-existent and astronomically priced. Don’t forget about those New York winters. Parking in the wrong place on snow removal day will cost you big bucks. Ideally, moving into an affordable neighborhood not far from work would save you both time and money. Hiring NY movers will also render a car useless, as they take care of everything for you anyway.

Make Sure NYC Moving Leaves You With Disposable Income

It is easy to fall under the spell of the Big Apple mystique, as Alicia Keys’ New York State of Mind replays unchecked in your head, but don’t lose sight of your priorities. Once you get moved in, you still have to live. You don’t want to your expenses to be so high that you can’t ever leave your apartment. Taking advantage of the many free sites and attractions the city has to offer can really stretch your dollar. If you are creative, you can live well in New York City no matter what your income.

Keep Costs Low And Hire A NYC Moving Company

With so many other costs to consider, before, during, and after your move, do yourself a favor and save some money by hiring a NYC moving company.

This post was written by Sharon, CEO: http://www.amazonrelocation.com

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Since most people have to buy a home before they can sell one, chances are good that you are already aware of the various fees and other expenses association with purchasing property. Aside from the obvious price tag attached to the house you’ll need money for the down payment and you’ll have to pay fees for some or all of the following: a home appraisal and/or inspection, origination (to the lender for creating the loan documents), points (to buy down your interest rate), escrow fees, closing costs, and so on. Yes, there are a lot of hands out when you decide to buy a home. What you might not anticipate, however, is that you also face a slew of fees and expenses when you go to sell your property. So here’s what you can expect to fork over in the way of costs when you put your home on the market.

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Commission to your Relator:

The main cost associated with selling your home is the commission you’ll pay your realtor upon the completion of the sale. Generally, this cost is about 5-6% of the total amount of the sale, regardless of how much you actually gain. So if you sold a home for, say 200,000, you should expect to pay your realtor $10,000-12,000 for the transaction right off the bat. You will almost certainly want to find out what percentage your realtor charges in case you want to scout for better rates elsewhere. Just keep in mind that half of this cost often goes to the buyer’s real estate agent, so if your realtor quotes you a rate of 3%, make sure that this is the total amount rather than just his cut. And don’t forget, if you opt for a “for sale by owner” scenario the buying agent may still expect to earn a percentage of the sale even though you don’t have your own realtor to pay. Of course, you might also look for an agent that charges a flat fee for this transaction rather than a percentage, but you could find yourself stuck doing some of the work of selling on your own in this scenario.

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Secondary costs that can be forgotten: 

Before you sell there may also be other costs associated with preparing your home to be listed. For example, you might want to bring in a home inspector to give you a full report on your property so that you know about any major issues going into the sale. This could give you the opportunity to address problems that the lender’s inspector would otherwise uncover, potentially tanking a sale. You might also have to pay for mold, termite, or other specific inspections before you can sell your home, depending on the requirements of your state of residence. Many homeowners also beef up their insurance for a short period of time while their home is listed since so many people will be wandering around the property for viewings. And you might want to hire an attorney to make sure that all of the legal aspects of your sale are in order.

After the sale you may face all manner of expenses, as well, mainly in the way of taxes. Of course, you’ll have significantly less fees as a seller than you did as a buyer, and you won’t have to finagle the best rates using info from sites like RateSupermarket Inc. but you could end up paying out more overall thanks to the realtors’ commission. But so long as you’re prepared for these costs and you know your options you can price your home accordingly and calculate what you’re likely to walk away with after the sale of your home.

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Moving is not something that most people look forward to. While there’s a certain element of excitement, adventure, and renewal inherent to any major move, it’s not at all uncommon for people to harbor a fear of the unknown. And leaving familiar places, friends, and the life you have known behind is never easy. But when you have a family the entire prospect becomes even harder. For one thing, you probably have a lot more stuff to pack and keep track of now that you’re not single. But you also have to contend with a spouse that may be leaving a job behind in order to follow you, not to mention kids that will be taken out of the schools they love and away from all of their friends. They simply might not understand why you have to move, and they will almost certainly be upset about the prospect. In short, moving could cause a lot of stress for you and your family. But there are things you can do to make the process easier on everyone

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1. Have a family meeting.

A great way to assuage the fears of your family when it comes to moving is to sit everyone down for a family meeting. This way you and your partner can explain the process and the reasoning to kids, and they can discuss what is upsetting them about the move. Just talking through the issues will help to get your whole family on the same page and ensure that everyone is at least comfortable with prospect, even if they’re not totally happy about it.

2. Find Scout locations and activities for the kids.

One of the best ways to prepare your family for the upcoming move is by taking the time to do a little recon. Kids may not be keen to leave their friends, their school, and their activities behind, so find something for them to get excited about. You might look into clubs or sports they participate in now so that they know they won’t have to give up everything they love when they move. Perhaps there will even be new activities for them to try. And once you’ve found a home, check out local parks or kid-friendly hangouts, see if there are other kids their age in the neighborhood, and pop in at schools to meet teachers and see what they have to offer.

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3. Get organized.

Help your family get organized, this will help you to make sure that everything gets done in a timely manner. You can create a master schedule and set deadlines for a variety of activities as a way to avoid some of the major stresses associated with moving. And you should also use a comprehensive system for packing by which you number boxes and note what’s in them for easier unpacking upon arrival.

4. Hold a yard sale.

Over time you have no doubt accumulated a lot of stuff, much of which you don’t really need or use. So do a massive cleaning before you start packing boxes to weed out items that can go to Goodwill or get sold at a yard sale. This could significantly lighten the load when it comes to packing and everyone will be happy to replace outdated items with new products once the move is complete.

5. Hire movers

Hire movers like United Van Lines to make the transition easier. Packing, moving, and unpacking are a lot of work. But you can easily hand off at least one part of this equation to someone else by hiring professional movers. It can be pricy, but leaving the heavy lifting to someone else can take a huge burden off your shoulders, both literally and figuratively.

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There’s no denying that older homes have a certain appeal. They come with the charm of a bygone era, the patina of age, and a level of craftsmanship that simply doesn’t seem to exist anymore. Sadly, they also come with substandard foundational pieces and fixtures that just can’t handle the demands of modern inhabitants. In many cases they aren’t up to current city building codes (which could prove extremely problematic should you want to renovate). And they come with a whole passel of problems to plague you. So before you sign on the dotted line and take ownership of an older property, there are a few truly frustrating issues you might want to consider in order to make sure you know what you’re getting into.

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1. Plumbing issues.

One of the most common issues with older homes revolves around their plumbing, and it’s no surprise considering how much water we use these days. In addition, you have to consider that standards and practices for plumbing, including the caliber of materials used and the procedures followed, may have vastly improved in the intervening years since your home was built. That, in concert with the ravages of age, could leave you in need of a pricy plumbing overhaul.

2. Electrical problems.

Depending on how old your home is, the electrical system may be more or less equipped to deal with the energy draw that most modern homeowners demand. If, for example, you live in a house that was built in the early part of the 20th century, chances are it wasn’t set up to handle a television and a refrigerator, much less the multiple electronics and appliances that modern man runs day and night. Plus, wiring can corrode and decay with age. So it should come as no surprise that the electrical system is one of the first things you’ll want to upgrade when you take on an old-time fixer-upper of a home.

3. Failing roof.

Depending on the type of roofing on your house and the age of the shingles or tiles, you may need to consider all-out replacement when you purchase an older home. It’s not uncommon for older roofing to experience leaks, sagging, and other issues, especially if the previous owners went twenty or more years without replacement or they’ve neglected to maintain the current hat on your house.

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4. House Settling.

Over time, it’s natural for a house to settle on its foundations. This could lead to all manner of problems, from uneven or slanted floors, to cracks in the foundation, to structural issues that make the home a danger to its inhabitants. While a savvy home inspector should have no trouble spotting these issues, you might want to bring along a marble when you view old homes – set it on the floor and see if it rolls on its own if you want to spot potential issues with settling.

5. Mold.

This doesn’t fall under the heading of your average handyman projects; when you find mold in your home you’re going to have to call out the experts to deal with it. And unfortunately, older homes may be more prone to this type of problem thanks to inadequate insulation, leaky pipes, or simply the regular deterioration that occurs with age.

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So you’re a first-time home buyer looking for tips, some dos and don’ts perhaps, to help you navigate your way across some pretty unfamiliar territory. No problem. The Internet is stuffed full of tips. The biggest problem you’ll likely encounter is deciding how many you want…10 tips, six tips, five tips, three? You get the picture. Then there’s that other problem – whether or not to trust the information source in the first place.

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Therefore, a good start has to be Microsoft, with its excellent real estate channel. The article ‘7 tips for first-time home buyers’ is worth reading carefully, not least because the information is provided by the highly trusted Bankrate, Inc., the Web’s leading aggregator of financial data.

Through its flagship website, Bankrate.com, the company provides free rate information to consumers on more than 300 financial products, from mortgage loans to credit cards, new and used automobile loans, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, checking and ATM fees, home equity loans and online banking fees.

Compare other homes for sale in the area:

The first tip suggested is so obvious you might not even have considered it. But don’t worry too much about that. You’re a novice after all! Do a check on the selling prices of similar homes in your area through any of the gazillion websites likely thrown up by a Google, Yahoo or a Bing search.

Consider what you can afford. Common sense, right? There are many online mortgage calculators which will give you some kind of idea of the monthly repayments involved. But use the calculator along with MSN Real Estate’s home affordability calculator, to add in additional costs such as taxes and home insurance. So that’s tip two and three.

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Determine how much you’ll spend in closing costs:

The fourth tip suggests finding out how much you’ll likely pay in closing costs such as origination fees charged by the lender and title and settlement fees. Tip number five suggests looking at your budget and determining how a house may or may not fit into it. Fannie Mae recommends you spend no more than 28% of your income on housing costs.

The last two tips recommend talking to real estate agents in the area to gauge the local climate, and considering the bigger picture.

Bankrate adds, “While buying a house is a great way to build wealth, maintaining your investment can be labour-intensive and expensive. When unexpected costs for new appliances, roof repairs and plumbing problems crop up, there’s no landlord to turn to, and these costs can drain your bank account.”

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That’s seven good tips to get you thinking. Meanwhile, Forbes have a few more worth considering including advising first-time home buyers to cough up a good 20% down payment in order to immediately add equity to the house and lower monthly payments.

Be realistic about costs, says Morgan Brennan at Forbes. However much you make, don’t shop for a home that will gobble up most of your income each month. In addition to mortgage and principal payments, buying a home means paying for insurance, maintenance and real estate taxes.

Don’t cut corners with home inspections:

And finally, don’t cut corners on inspections. Always cough up the extra cash for a good home inspection, especially if you’re buying a foreclosed home.

So there you have it. As you can see, there is no shortage of high-quality tips for first-time home buyers providing you know where to look. Although moving is never easy, you can at least reduce some of the stress by conducting a little research before taking that first exciting step.

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Although it seems that the real estate market is back on the road to recovery, we’ve still got a long way to go. Certainly the foreclosures that have dominated the last several years have started to dry up, but prices have yet to rebound, despite the apparent stabilization. And while you might not be under the same pressure to sell your house as those who suffered from layoffs and underwater mortgages over the last few years, still you’re no doubt looking to sell as soon as possible once you’ve listed your property. You might be interested in purchasing another property, or you may even have gone into escrow. But with so many low-priced houses still on the market you could still have a hard time unloading your home. In this case, it may be necessary to reduce your asking price. But it’s a decision you’ll need to consider carefully.

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Can dropping your price have a negative consequence?

Although you might be under a time crunch that prompts you to drop the asking price of your home in order to expedite the sale, you need to be aware that there could be some consequences. Naturally, you’re likely to make less money on the sale of your home, unless by some miracle your gamble garners the interest of multiple parties who are willing to engage in a bidding war that raises the price. But this is unlikely for a number of reasons. In truth, your choice of price and the timing of dropping it is only bound to have a negative impact on your ultimate ability to sell and get anywhere close to your asking price.

The trouble is that once you list a property and drop the price, buyers will wonder why. Although it has been a common enough occurrence throughout the recession, still people are likely to speculate as to what is wrong with your home that it hasn’t sold. If you wait quite a while to drop the price, it will look as though there is something holding buyers back from purchasing your parcel. But if you drop it too quickly after listing, people will know that you’re desperate to sell. Either way, real estate agents representing interested buyers will use this knowledge to their advantage to try to get you to reduce the price even further.

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Dropping the price options:

Of course, if you are desperate to sell or there are major flaws to contend with, you may have no choice but to drop your price. But if you can manage, a better bet may be to delist your property, wait a while, and relist it at a more competitive price than before. You certainly want to get everything you can out of your home, but if you flub and price it too high initially you are less likely to get a nibble than if you start a little lower than other homes in your area, and this could leave you with little choice when it comes to dropping the price if you mean to sell in the near future. Your West Hills or Wesley Chapel real estate agent will no doubt tell you as much. So if you’ve been unable to sell your home because of a too-high asking price, consider carefully before you drop the price. You may still have other options.

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When trying to sell your home, first impressions matter. Your home should look its most attractive before you invite potential buyers in for open houses and private showings. A clean, open-space home will appeal the most to potential buyers and help them imagine what the space could look like once they move in.

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Clean Those Carpets

A clean carpet is brighter and fresher than one that’s been accumulating dust, stains, dirt, pet hair, dander and odors for years. Save yourself the effort by calling in a professional carpet cleaning team. In less than a day, they can make the carpets in your home seem like new. Give the carpets a day or two to dry before you move back furniture and let in potential buyers.

Clean carpets are crucial to maximizing your home’s sale value, and the cleaning won’t cost as much as installing new carpets. Plus, there’s a chance the new owners will dislike the carpet and tear it out and install new carpet anyway. There’s no need to spend hundreds or thousands on new carpet when a simple cleaning will suffice.

Clear Out Clutter

Even though you might be living in your home while trying to sell it, it’s crucial you make your home appear less lived-in when potential buyers come by. Buyers have a hard time picturing themselves in clearly defined, cluttered spaces. Get rid of clutter through donation, online auction or a garage sale — having fewer things will also prove helpful during your move. Put away things you want to keep but won’t use for months in a storage unit or in the attic or basement.

If you can’t put a great deal away in storage, do your best to make the home appear clean and organized. Remove clutter from tables and counters and move it into cupboards, shelves or boxes. Leave only attractive, simple decorations out in the open, such as flower vases or books on a coffee table.

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Renovate Affordably

If money were no object, you’d completely renovate your home before a sale to make it as modern, clean and attractive as possible. Even if you had the money, though, there would be little point to changing your house to suit your design tastes before you pass ownership on to someone new. You can, however, make small investments that will go a long way.

Focus on affordable, small renovations that will help to erase the signs of wear and tear on your home. Some ideas include:

• Painting chipped walls.
• Removing outdated, dusty wallpaper and painting the walls instead.
• Swapping out the handles on cupboards for brighter and cleaner handles.
• Buying new shower curtains.
• Replacing the shower heads.
• Swapping out old curtains for new ones.
• Planting flowers outside the home in spring or summer.

Clean the House

The carpet isn’t the only area that could use a cleaning, although it’s often ignored when sellers try to spruce up their homes. Wherever there’s mold or mildew, you have to get rid of it, as no one will look favorably on that. Use bleach to make tile grout brighter or repaint bathroom walls when necessary.

Clean windows, dust shelving, vacuum the floors and sweep the porch of trimmings and leaves. If you have a pet, run the vacuum one extra time before potential buyers stop by, and use a pet hair attachment on furniture, curtains and anywhere else where fur tends to stick. Even if you’re not selling the furniture, excessive pet fur around the house can be a turn-off. Keep your pets away from the buyers, too.

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Let In the Light

One last thing: If you’re showing the house during the day, open the curtains and let in natural light, even if you usually don’t. If you’re going to have a number of showings at night, put in brighter light bulbs, or add lamps or light fixtures so that rooms appear brighter when people are looking around.

Shanae Rosado is a contributing blogger and real estate agent. She advises sellers on how to spruce up their homes for open houses in ways such as using carpet cleaning by Coit.

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Perhaps you’ve just bought a brand new home on a piece of land, or perhaps you’re thinking about changing up the property that you currently own. A lot of homeowners might not realize this, but without looking into the services of a professional (and licensed) surveyor, you might actually get yourself into some trouble with your improvements or remodeling. There are a lot of laws dictating what you can and cannot do with your property, and most of them have to do with the specific city or municipality in which you live.

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We’ve all, at one point or another, probably seen someone working as a land surveyor, and might have even wondered what it was they were doing. If you’ve ever driven past someone looking into what appears to be a very tiny telescope that’s mounted on a full-sized tripod, then you’ve probably seen someone working as a land surveyor. These professionals are a very important part of land ownership, construction, property modification or improvement, and just about any other job or task that requires knowing about or altering a property in any way.

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Why you need a land surveyor

A surveyor, however, serves the very important function of making sure that you know you’re not violating any of those laws. There are a few instances when you definitely want to make sure you bring a surveyor over to check out your property. We’ll talk about some of the times when hiring the right professional surveyor is a great option, so you can have an easier time with your remodel or addition.

New homeowners with a brand new property

If you’ve just bought a brand new property and are in any way unclear as to exactly where its boundaries lie, then you definitely want to bring in a surveyor. You can actually call up your real estate agency or the title company with whom you have a policy and ask them for a recommendation. These types of companies typically have plenty of referrals to offer in the way of a professional surveyor. When he or she arrives, you’ll be able to get a clear understanding of where your property’s boundaries lie. The surveyor will use math, in addition to the documents describing your property’s borders, and will determine exactly where they are, so that there’s no confusion. This is important if you’ve just moved in, or if you’re planning on renovating or building something like a fence or driveway. You need to be sure that you’re not going to encroach on anyone else’s property, even if it’s by mistake.

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Refinancing your home

Another great reason to use a professional surveyor’s services is if you’re doing something like refinancing your home. Whether it’s traditional surveying or GPS surveys that are used to figure out exactly where your property’s boundaries lie, this is still an important step in the process of understanding exactly what property you own. This way, you’ll know exactly what you’re entitled to in terms of your home and its value. Hiring a professional survey might not seem like it’s something you had ever thought about doing, but if you own a home and are thinking about making some changes, it might be something you want to begin looking into.

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If you are currently in the market to purchase a new home “Congrats!” That is, without question, a goal that many people wish to obtain. However, if you ask a lot of people who are already home owners some of the things that they wish they knew before signing on the dotted line of their mortgage, you might be surprised that when it comes to getting the “American dream”, if you’re not careful, it has the potential to turn into an absolute nightmare.

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So, what are some of the common mistakes that a lot of first-time home buyers tend to make? We have our top five for you right here:

Not having a budget.

When it comes to thinking about the kind of home that you’d like to have, it’s fine to fantasize about how many bedrooms or how big of a kitchen that you want. However, none of that is really going to matter much if you can’t afford to pay for it all. Before you start looking at homes, make sure that you are realistic about how much you can afford to pay.

Not going with a reputable agent.

This is already a tough market for real estate and so there’s definitely something to be said for getting a professional agent who can help you to get your finances in order. If you can find one through the referral of a family member or friend, that is preferable. If not, try looking for one on the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA.org) website.

Not understanding what it means to get a foreclosure.

A lot of good homes went into foreclosure. There’s no doubt about that. But, don’t assume that every single house is a great deal. Just because one was once worth $500,000 and it’s on the market for considerably less, that doesn’t mean that it is currently appraised for that same amount. You definitely need to do your research on that before getting too attached.

Not having the home professionally inspected.

When you’re looking into buying a house that you really like, it’s understandable why your emotions may get into the way. All you may see is the fireplace, but not the shaky foundation of the mantle or the big bay windows that need to be double-pane or the vintage bathroom that could use some new plumbing. Every home needs to be inspected before someone moves in. There’s no way around that fact.

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Not putting your “poker face” on.

People who are selling homes tend to read body language pretty well. When your excitement translates into desperation, that makes it really difficult to do some serious negotiating. So, when you’re in the process of discussing the house with the seller, try and be as businesslike as possible. It’s OK to express interest, but try and avoid giving off the impression that you are willing to do just about anything to move in. Assess your finances, look over the house more than once and then offer a fair price. If it’s meant to be, it will work out without you having to become extremely stressed (or financially destitute) during the process.

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