First Time Home Buyers Put the Brakes on Expectations

There is no doubt it's a buyers market. Inventory levels have never been better, coupled with the best interest rates in years and you have the perfect synergy effect for home buyers. However, buyers beware just because you have the perfect conditions does not entitle you to unrealistic expectations. While this market gives you the opportunity to buy a house, it does not mean you get the Tasmajal on a Clampett budget (pre hitting oil).

While you might be able to afford more home, do you really need it? Will you use all those extra rooms? Do you have time to handle the landscaping and mowing or do you need to hire a lawn company and add more expense to your monthly budget? Majority of my business is helping guide first time home buyers through the process of purchasing a home and more importantly helping them figure out the important aspects of their lives and ensure their homes fits their needs.

One of my favorite sayings I tell people is "you cant change the lot, location or the layout" (ok with major renovations this can change). So dont always look at the cosmetics of the home, but rather does the location work for you, is it where you want to be? What about the lot? Lastly, does that layout give you goose bumps? Do you see yourself hosting a girls brunch on Sunday or having the guys over to watch the big game?

My job as an educator and as a licensed contractor is to help you see past those ugly cabinets and shag carpet that our grandparents had and turn it into a chic living space. Most my buyers often say but I barely have money for a down payment how could I possibly renovate a home? No problem when you work with an agent who has a passion for her profession. There are numerous different loan programs out there that can help make those renovation projects possible and you wont have two mortgage or payments.

If you are ready to purchase a home in the Orlando area and want an agent who is sought after for her knowledge by HGTV and will guide and educate you through the purchasing process call Heather the Realtor today at 407 810 6304 or email me at hjoubran@earthlink.net or better yet go to my First Time Home Buyers website and if you catch me online IM me.