Buying a home can be an arduous process and it’s especially challenging for first-time homebuyers. However, with a few words of advice and some smart planning, you can get the home you want (and what can afford!) no matter if it’s your first house or fifth.
First-time homebuyers can make many errors because they aren’t educated or experienced in home buying. However, 10 big — and avoidable —mistakes top the list. Mistakes made are:
1. Disregarding what you can afford.
2. Skipping mortgage qualification.
3. Failing to consider additional expenses.
4. Acting too picky.
5. Compromising the important things.
6. Lacking vision.
7. Neglecting to inspect.
8. Being swept away.
9. Failing to hire your own agent.
10. Disregarding the future.
NEXT Mistake 1: Disregarding what you can afford.
Article Source: MSN's Moneycentral
