Build a Buying Plan of Action
April 21st, 2008 by Steve Doane | no responses
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Build a Plan of Action and Get Ready
Buying a home will probably rank as one of the biggest personal investments one can make. Being organized and in control will contribute significantly to getting the best home deal possible with the least amount of stress. It’s important to anticipate the steps required to successfully achieve your housing goal and to build a plan of action that gets you there.Before you can build a plan of action, take the time to lay the groundwork for your decision-making process. First, ask yourself how much can you afford to pay for a home. If you’re not sure on the price range, find a lender and get preapproved. Preapproval will let you know how much you can afford so that you can look for homes in your price range. Getting pre-approved helps you to alleviate some of the anxieties that come with home buying. You know exactly what you qualify for and at what rate, you know how large your monthly mortgage payments will be, and you know how much you will have for a down payment. Once you are pre-approved, you avoid the frustration of finding homes that you think are perfect, but are not in your price range.
Second, ask yourself where you want to live and what is the best location for you and/or your family. Things to consider:
*convenience for all family members
*proximity to work, school
*crime rate of neighborhood
*local transportation
*types of homes in neighborhood, for example condos, town homes, co-ops, newly constructed homes etc.
Considering Buying your dream home? Contact Steve Doane at 214-755-3378 or at stevedoane@judgefite.com for a FREE consultation.
The Author: Steve Doane
About: Steve and Mary Doane are experienced North Texas area REALTORS® with The Doane Realty Group of CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Company, having 21 offices in the Dallas area to serve clients. Steve and Mary believe deeply in hard work and dedication to their clients is top priority. It is these qualities that they believe that pave the way for providing the absolute best in client care. Steve is proud to have earned the distinguished 2007 “Quality Service” Award, based upon his service ratings from his satisfied clients. There knowledge comes from constant education, personal real estate investment experience, and a willingness to stay on top of an ever-changing market.
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