http://activerain.com/blogs/ahouse4us en-us http://activerain.com/blogsview/180835/first-time-home-buying <p>You might be surprised to know that just because you are a first time home buyer, it&nbsp;doesn&#39;t mean that&nbsp;you can&#39;t be choosy. When you are&nbsp;planning to purchase a home for the first time your very first step should be to,<strong> make a list of the criteria of utmost importance and then,&nbsp;do your best to&nbsp;adhere to your list</strong>. Often, first-time homebuyers are tempted to place an offer on the first home or condo that they see, but this impulse&nbsp;should be avoided at all costs.&nbsp; Giving yourself the opportunity to look around and compare options and pricing will ensure that you can find the right place for you.&nbsp; <br /><br />First time home buying can be extremely stressful, however if you prepare yourself with a good mortgage, a good real estate agent and a list of what is important to you and what you are willing to compromise, you&#39;ll find a starter dream home that really &quot;fits the bill&quot;.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> Debby Rogas, ABR (JW Reedy Realty) Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:09:19 -0500 http://activerain.com/blogsview/180835/first-time-home-buying