Finding your perfect mate is much like finding the perfect home. With the news media buzzing about a real estate slow-down, it's more important than ever to make the right decisions when you start the process.

1. Plan ahead
You plan the perfect date, with every detail covered. It should be no different when you are buying a home. A good place to start is to get pre-approved for a mortgage.

2. Know what you're looking for
Before you ever go on a date you should know what you are looking for in your "better half". Before you go house hunting, you should create a list of what's important to you in a home.

3. Don't double book yourself
You can date as many people as you want, but everyone knows that two dates in one night is, well, one too many. When you go house hunting, you can keep your options open, but be careful if you've signed a contract.

Hopefully these tips will help with smooth sailing through the early stages of your house hunt.

Happy House Hunting!

Champaign County Residential Sales for May 1, 2007 - May 31,2007

339 Homes Sold and Closed

Average Home Price $151,209

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