Now that you have read Tips for First-Time Homebuyers: (Step One) -- you know your housing budget --have a pre-approval letter from your mortgage professional -- it's time for your home search - right?
But where do you start?
1. Do research online and find out how much your money gets in different cities -- as an example, the city of Naperville is comprised of four different zip codes, with a variation of average home sale price for each zip code.
2. What is your lifestyle? Do you prefer City or Suburbs? How far are you willing to commute to work? What forms of transportation will you need?
3. Learn about different neighborhoods and home styles that fit your lifestyle.
4. Browse listings -- knowing what is out there will help target your search.
5. As soon as you know your target area and are searching seriously, hire a Realtor. A Realtor can give you the in's and out's of an area, help you find the home that matches your needs and research the current market value to make sure you are not overpaying for that home.
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Maria Mastrolonardo is a Realtor Associate with RE/MAX of Naperville and has been assisting home-buyers and home-sellers since 1997. Maria can be reached at (630) 248-6077 or email: mmastrolonardo@wowway.com
Servicing the towns of: Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Plainfield, Bolingbrook, Warrenville, Wheaton, Woodridge or other surrounding areas.
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Hi Maria. I read your part one in addition to this post. They are both simplistically written to give the reader/renter some thoughts to ponder. Very professional! I hope it yields clients for you!
Diane