Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Today
By Shayne Stone, "Your Rock Solid Choice Realtor" RETIRED
(HomeSmart)
Balancing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer TodaySince the number of homes for sale is low today, it can feel challenging to find one that checks all your boxes. But if you know which features are absolutely essential in your next home and which ones are just nice bonuses, you can land a home that fits your needs.Danielle Hale, Chief Economist for realtor.com, explains it like this:Focus on the goal you set out for yourself, like your list of must-haves and nice-to-haves and your budget, . . . Stick to that. Be persistent.So how do you go about creating your list of desired features? The first step is to get pre-approved for your mortgage. Pre-approval helps you better understand your budget, and that plays an important role in how you'll craft your list. After all, you don't want to ...
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