10 Steps to Buying Your Home

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Neighborhood Information

Now that you have your list of needs and wants and you know how much you can afford to spend, it's time to look at some houses – almost. You must first consider the larger picture. People don't just buy a house; they also buy the neighborhood the house is in. If you find the perfect house but it is in a neighborhood that is not to your liking, will you make an offer on it? Most likely the answer would be no.

Therefore – it’s time to make another list! You will most likely want to consider aspects like how living in the neighborhood will effect your drive time to and from work, what amenities are offered (nearby park, pool, daycare, shops, transportation, etc.), and if you have children who are attending school or will be soon, the school district you will be in and how close the schools are will make a difference. Just like you did with your home criteria, two lists may better serve you.

The James E. Stachelek Team will assist you by taking information from your list of housing specifications, your pre-approval, your neighborhood needs – and incorporating them into a broad search profile – which will then be narrowed down to more specific areas determined by the market where you will be looking. 

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