Congratulations on deciding to embark on what is most likely one of the biggest purchases of your life – buying your first home. This journey can be.

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Congratulations on deciding to embark on what is most likely one of the biggest purchases of your life – buying your first home. This journey can be daunting and exciting at the same time and will offer you help through the whole process.

02. Before you start looking for a home, take a hard look at your current financial situation. Without knowing exactly what you can and cannot afford, you are setting yourself up for the heartbreak that comes with finding and falling in love with your dream home only to realize that you can't get financing. Here are three key numbers to know:

03. 1) What are your current monthly expenses? Make a list of all your monthly expenses such as student loans, car payments, credit card debts, phone and internet charges, groceries, and other common monthly purchases. 2) What is your credit score? Pull your credit report and make sure they are accurate. Credit reports often contain errors that can drag down your credit score and cost you more money in interest rates and loan fees. You can request a free copy of your credit report at http://www.equifax.ca.

03. . 3) What can you afford? Use your bank’s online mortgage calculator products or your mortgage broker that you are dealing with can provide you with that information as well. You simply enter the information and the calculator will tell you the mortgage payment amount based on the mortgage amount.

Secure your financing BEFORE making an offer Once you know your financial situation, schedule an appointment with a mortgage lender or mortgage broker to get pre-qualified for a mortgage. One of the major pitfalls home buyers make is having their real estate agent write up an offer for a home only to discover at the last minute that they don't qualify for the mortgage.   Pre-approval also helps you determine how much you can comfortably afford so you don't try to buy a home outside of your price range and will help you compare the different types of mortgage options to find the one that is best for you.

Does the home have resale value? What type of home to buy? It can be easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a new home, but before you let your emotions run wild, take a step back and look at the home with fresh eyes. The first thing every home buyer should do is make a list of priorities that are most important to them. What can't you live without? What would be nice to have but not essential? What don't you want? Before you finalize the conditions, review your list. Did you get what you wanted? Here are a few things to check.  Do you like the neighborhood? Each neighborhood has a personality. Does the home have resale value? Buying the nicest home in a not-so-nice neighborhood may hurt your resale value.

What type of home to buy cont’d What do you like best about the home? Is it the floor plan, the size and condition, the lighting? Or is it more surface stuff like the home décor? Don't judge the home based on the way it is decorated. If you are considering a fixer-upper, do you have the resources to complete the job? Be realistic about what you can and can't do to improve the home. By asking yourself these four questions before you buy a new home, you are much more likely to be happy with your purchase.

Other things to consider when buying. Wants Needs Specific carpeting, paint, exterior color Pool Jacuzzi Hardwood floors, tile, carpet Bay windows Built-in entertainment center Modern Light Fixtures Skylights A pretty view Needs Adequate square footage for comfortable living Sufficient bedrooms for your family Sufficient bathrooms Comfortable eat-in kitchen Backyard for children or pets Easy access to school

Making a “low ball” offer: Everyone wants a great deal. But if you are serious about buying a particular home, don't make a ridiculously low offer. This will only upset or offend the seller, virtually guaranteeing you won't get the home. Before you make your offer, collect all the facts, figures and numbers you need to make a realistic offer. Have your real estate agent run an Comparative Market Analysis to prove that it will be a good long-term investment. Then, offer a price that you feel comfortable with.

Include conditions in an offer Conditions are your legal "out" if something goes wrong during the buying process. When you sign a sales contract, you will usually have to put up 1% to 3% in "earnest money” as a deposit. If you pull out of the deal later on and you don't have conditions spelled out in your agreement, you can lose that entire deposit.

Estimating the Costs Involved with Closing and Home Ownership   Before you make an offer on a home, be prepared to pay an additional 1.5% - 3%(Depending on your area) of your home purchase price in additional costs such as: Home inspection fees Lawyer or notary fees Land transfer tax Add in the cost of a professional home inspection so you aren't tempted to skip it. You may need to work with a lawyer to ensure all the legal aspects of your home purchase are completed. This is a one-time tax based on a percentage of your home purchase price.

utility bill adjustments Estimating the Costs Involved with Closing and Home Ownership cont’d Property tax and utility bill adjustments Property insurance Moving costs Home ownership costs Any amount the seller has prepaid will be adjusted so they get what is owed to them, and vice versa. Make sure you have adequate insurance to protect your home and personal belongings. Budget for the costs of movers, decorating costs, and fees for setting up your utilities, phone and cable. Budget for the cost of maintaining your new home, such as water, heating, electricity, and property taxes.

Work with an Experienced “Buyers” Agent   In any real estate transaction, there are usually two agents: one representing the buyer and one representing the seller. Sometimes, however, home buyers decide to forego their own representation to work with the listing agent in order to “save” money. This is known as "multiple representation," and many real estate agents love it because it means they get to pocket the commissions of both the home buyer and seller. The problem is that there's a natural conflict of interest between the home buyer and seller. The seller wants to get the highest price possible for his home. The buyer wants to find the best value home that fits their needs. If you choose one agent to represent both you and the seller - there's a fundamental conflict of interest.

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