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1. Rent For Short-Term, Buy For Long-Term

Are you staying in this house for more than five years? Or do you foresee yourself moving on to another place or buying a bigger house in the near future? If this is not yet the house you intend to stay in for the long term, then maybe it’s better to just rent. Make sure you understand the risks of buying a house and reselling especially in an unpredictable real estate market. You might not be able to regain the money that you originally bought the house with.

2. Stay Within Your Means

One great advice is to first sit down and honestly list all your monthly expenditures. Take into account your food, transportation and entertainment costs in detail, as well as savings. Whatever you have left is the money for your house payment. Try to stay within this budget. It will help keep your house searching realistic (it will prevent you from going into very expensive neighborhoods), and it will also help you in looking for a good mortgage option. Whether you choose a five year or a thirty year plan will depend both on your budget, and whether you can foresee yourself staying for the long-term.

3. Make Sure The House Is Inspected By An Expert

Look for a professional inspector who has a good reputation and if possible, part of a group recognized by the government. It might cost you a little bit more, but it can save you lots of expense and trouble in the long run. A good inspector will check for cracks in the foundation, any problems in the pillars, walls, plumbing, wiring, etc. Some of these might cost quite a lot to fix in the future, so it’s better to be safe than sorry. If ever the inspector does find anything wrong, then you can use that to negotiate the price of the house with the seller.

4. Look For A Good Real Estate Agent

Look for a real estate agent with substantial experience in the kind of property that you’re looking at, as well as experience in the local neighborhood. A real estate agent will be able to give you quality advice, and provide you a list of concerns and documents that you need to check first. Preferably look for a real estate agent or realtor who’s part of a government recognized association, because they’ll be abiding by certain standards and a code of ethics.

5. Check Out The Local Neighborhood

You might love the house and lot, but what about the surrounding environment? The surrounding neighborhood in the long run is just as important as the house itself. For one thing, if the neighboring homes cost much lower than yours then be wary, because this will have an impact on your home’s selling price if ever you decide to sell it later on. A good school in the neighborhood can potentially increase the resale value later on, and also benefit your children and your transport costs.

6. All Documents and Arrangements Must Be Written

Don’t rely on oral agreements, such as when it comes to the actual price, the condition of the house, insurance, or any other details of the package. Remember that buying a home can potentially be the most long-term investment you’ll ever make. You need to have the right documents especially when unforeseen problems come up. Also, when signing the final contract, make sure that you understand what you’re signing. Again, the real estate agent plus a good lawyer will be very beneficial here.

Buying a home is a little like getting married, you want to make sure that it’s the right one for you! That’s why the best advice is to take it slow and to take your time, but of course, don’t take too long or you might miss the opportunity altogether. I hope that these tips help push you in the right direction. There are also other valuable tips out there, but these six are some of the most important to consider.

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