Looking to buy a home?
Finding the right home
​How would you define ‘the one’?
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What are your needs today.
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What are your plans for the future?
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What about budget?
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What are your preferences?
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Pre-approval process
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You want to make an informed decision. Here’s the process we’ll follow:
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Step 1 Market overview
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Step 2 Review viable comparables
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Step 3 Review the home’s selling history and area trends
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Step 4 Propose a sound pricing strategy
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The next step: Profiling properties of interest:
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Outside factors (development plans, zoning and restrictions)
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Future marketability
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Amenities
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Public transportation
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Property value, Taxes, and Utilities
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Are you financially prepared?
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Step 1 Calculate your household expenses
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Step 2 Calculate your total monthly expenses
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Step 3 Calculate how much you think you can afford
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Step 4 Determine your maximum house price
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Step 5 Understand the mortgage pre-approval process
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Step 6 Review hidden costs
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Because there’s more than meets the eye to buying a home:
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Negotiations with the seller and their agent
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Arranging a home inspection
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The purchase agreement and other documentation, forms and applications
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Managing the deposit
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Loan application and processing
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Mortgage insurance and title insurance
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Monitoring your transaction through to closing or completion
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