Buying a House 101

Buying a house is a very exciting time. Congratulations on your decision!
The good news is that if you do the legwork and set the right wheels in motion you can be in your own house in a fairly short time. The bad news is that you can expect that there will be lots to do before you get there. Your house is likely to be the single biggest purchase that you will make in your lifetime. As such, it makes sense to take a careful approach when buying a home. We all know people who will spend months researching the perfect stereo system. A stereo system costs a fraction of what your home will cost! So consider taking a few months, taking each step thoughtfully and making sure that you are getting the right deal for you.

When you are thinking about buying a home, you have to consider what kind of homebuyer you are. Are you the kind who likes a challenge and would love a "fixer-upper"? Are you the kind of person who likes to move in and have everything "done"? Are you okay with living with the decorating style of another, even if it's not quite you? Do you want a "blank slate" to start with? The type of homebuyer you are depends on how you answer these kinds of questions.`1