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Purchasing a home is perhaps one of the largest investments all of us make in our lifetime – and I agree that it is a headache if you’re doing it for the first time. First time buyers are usually eager but at the same time agitated with the thought of doing it all by themselves. But I tell you, buying a house need not to be a stressful experience if you only know the know-how’s. Just follow these steps.

Buy What You Can Afford. One common mistake of first time buyers is that they buy beyond their means. This will cause multiple problems, especially if you don’t have a cushion of cash in hand for emergency purposes. So if I were you, determine your budget and stick with it. This way, you won’t have to worry about mortgage defaults.

Know Your Neighborhood. If you have children who are going to school, it is necessary that you survey the place and check if there are schools and recreational facilities around. Also, take into consideration its proximity in your workplace as well as social organizations in the neighborhood. Read the rest of this entry »