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Buying a home for the first time can be overwhelming. Being your first time, it\u2019s normal to feel a bit overwhelmed with the whole buying process. In this article, we\u2019ve put together some of the common mistakes first-time home buyers make. Learn from them, and you may have a smooth home buying process.<\/p>\n

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1. Looking for a Home Before knowing your budget:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   Once you find a house and decide to buy it, you don\u2019t want to spend time wondering if you can afford it. Knowing your budget, and that you are a qualified buyer before you begin your search may make the process easier and more efficient. Once you decide that it\u2019s time to buy a home, ensure you have funds.<\/p>\n

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   1. Forgetting About Costs:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      A mortgage will probably not be the only cost when it comes to buying a home. Other costs like property insurance, taxes, electric and water bills, and other fees may pile up. Before buying a house, you may need to look further into your savings to figure out if you can pay for these additional charges.<\/p>\n

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      1. Lacking Vision:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

         Some of the houses you inspect may not look ready for move-in. However, many homes have hidden potentials. When looking for a home, imagine what the home will look like after you\u2019ve moved in with all of your own belongings, or try to envision the structure of the home without the stuff inside it. This is very important especially if you\u2019re looking to buy a house in need of repairs.<\/p>\n

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         1. Being Too Selective:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            There\u2019s nothing wrong with knowing what you want when it comes to buying a home. But if your \u201cmust-have\u201d list becomes too long and too specific, you may end up looking for your perfect house for a very long time. Also, remember that you can make changes once you move in. It may be wise to take the time to figure out what you really need versus what you want.<\/p>\n

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            1. Not Hiring Professionals:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

               It takes a village to move into a new neighbourhood. Your team can only be as good as your weakest link, so you may want to ensure that you have only the best players. Get your\u00a0home buying team\u00a0in place before starting the search.<\/p>\n

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               1. Having no Future Plan:\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  If you plan on living in this house for a long time, you may want to think ahead. You may decide to have kids in a few years, and then you\u2019ll have to worry about another set of questions. Will there be enough bedrooms? Is the house located in a good school environment? These are things to think about when buying your home.<\/p>\n

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                  Conclusion.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Whether\u00a0 you\u2019re just thinking about buying your first home, or you\u2019ve already spent some time looking, there may be a lot to learn from this list of mistakes.<\/p>\n

                   
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