Home Buyer T I P S | First time home buyer anxiety | Buy a home without getting overwhelmed

Buying a home can be a little stressful and at times overwhelming.
Especially in today's market! But fear not!
With the right mindset and preparation, purchasing a home can be exciting and relatively stress-free.
Here's a secret, it's all about being prepared!
If your goal is to buy a home this year here are a few steps you can take to ensure that your journey is stress-free and exciting.
First, determine a budget. Determine how much you can afford to pay towards a monthly mortgage by putting together a budget that includes your monthly income all your recurring debt and future expenses such as utilities trash recycling Etc.
You can also watch this this video on affordability. Sort of DIY on factoring how much home you can afford. 👉🏻 • Home Buying Affordabil...
Next, we're going to define your priorities. Create a list of the non-negotiables you would like in a home as well as nice-to-haves.
In a market with low inventory it's best to stay open-minded focus on your must-haves and the things you cannot change such as location and the yard size.
I can't stress this enough!! Get pre-approved!
👏 get pre-approved👏 D O it, do it now, do it before you look, do it before you think about looking, do it.
In our current market it's essential to speak with a mortgage lender and get pre-approved before you start house hunting. Not only will you want to know your budget, which could change as rates change, you'll want to be ready to act fast, especially in a market like we're in right now where inventory is low and multiple offers are everywhere.
There is nothing worse than finding your dream home and losing it because another pre-approved buyer also submits an offer. It happens. Which buyer do you think the seller would pick? A pre-approved buyer or a looky loo?
Next, stay realistic and flexible.
Flexibility is key. Be open to exploring different neighborhoods, consider homes that might need a little TLC and adjust your timeline if necessary. Be realistic about the current market conditions. It is what it is.
While there may be some homes that are overpriced, there always are, lowballing multiple homes won't get you anywhere but drained from the home searching process.
I promise.
Especially when there's limited inventory. Remember, trust the process, stay patient and know that the right home is out there waiting for you!
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