Buying a home
Buying a home, will be one of your largest purchases you will ever make in your life. Whether you have done it before or not, it can be one of the most exciting times or one of the most complex and stressful decisions you will endure.
The home buying process can seem complicated, costly or time-consuming if you are unfamiliar with any of the details that go in to making a successfully smooth transaction. It is a dynamic market place with changes occuring daily.
Each and every transaction will have its own unique aspects but it takes all parties involved to make it hassle-free. The keys to successful transactions:
- A good realtor in your corner
- Excellent communication
- Being rational - Treat it like a business decision and minimize the emotional side
- Perseverance to get the job done right = definition of Sisu
Top steps in home buying process
- Know how much you can afford
- Understand your buying and borrowing rights
- Shop for a loan
- Ask about current home buying programs
- Know what you need and want in a home
- Consult with a Realtor
- Ask questions - lots of them! If we do not know the answer, we know where to track them down.
- Search for a home
- Make an offer based on market value
- Get a home inspection
- Be detailed in reviewing all paperwork
Do you qualify for the tax credit?
The updated tax credit has been extended through June of 2010 and expanded beyond first time home buyers. Learn more to see if you qualify.
