- nearby restaurants
- schools
- neighborhood pride of ownership
- learn more about home inspections
- to get approved for a mortgage
- figure your budget
- select a Realtor
Do you want to know where to begin for 3-bedroom Other-style home hunting in the 22015 real estate market?
Understand that there’s no “dream” time to get a pied-a-terre.
If you find the dream property now, you don't want to miss out because you believe you can predict where the interest rates are going in Burke tomorrow. Outside factors like market price and interest rate usually don’t fluctuate quickly enough to make any real difference in an individual townhouse’s price in Burke. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual townhouse you're looking at. Every single property in Burke is unique. By the same token, opportunities in real estate are unique. That special home you've found in Fairfax County might never be on the market again in your lifetime.
The most important opinion is your opinion.
A bit of encouragement is helpful, but too many comments can make it hard to hear your own thoughts. Give the most weight to your own needs and wants as well as the needs and wants of others who will be living in (or paying for) the home.
There is no such thing as a perfect townhouse.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. The association provides all utilities but the association fee is high.Maybe you love the kitchen, but hate others homes. Prioritize your home ownership desires and home ownership requirements, and focus on properties in Fairfax County that fit your specified criteria.
Be prepared to haggle, but don't expect someone to give away real estate in Burke.
Negotiation is definitely a part of the real estate process, but trying to “win” by getting an extra-low price or refusing to budge may cost you the home you love.Burke is filled with sellers who are well-educated, intelligent and they have access to loads of information.
Remember your home's value is wrapped up in it's location.
Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house itself that you forget about important issues such as:
