As you know Redesign and Home Staging are my forte, but I have been thinking about those of you who are purchasing a home in 2013. In the month of February, I will offer blog posts in a “Buying a Home in 2013†series to help you in this process and offer informational tips.
In this first blog post, I want to focus on general Home Buying tips. I found some great articles detailing tips for 2013. I have summarized some of them to get you started:
- Get your credit checked. Go to AnnualCreditReport.com to view a free copy.
- Research the house that is best for you in terms of size and location. The average time that someone stays in a house is seven years. Use sites such as Zillow.com to view houses by address and Google Maps to research the surrounding area by satellite view.
- Buy a house you can truly afford. Use a Mortgage Calculator to better understand the numbers.
- Get pre-approved for a mortgage. This process will offer you a good gauge on what you can afford and what the bank will be willing to loan you.
According to all the news reports it is a good time to sell and buy this year.
According to Lee Ann Embrey of Coldwell Banker Preferred, Exton, PA…
“If you are thinking about buying a home, do not wait any longer. Inventory is down and interest rates are still historically low. Home prices are expected to rise steadily throughout this year and beyond.â€Â Lee Ann Embrey, ASR,ABR
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If you are in the process of selling your home, click here to read my latest Free Online Decorating Magazine which features an article on Selling in 2013! Once you have your new house selected, contact Debbie@RedesignRight.com to help you with your home redesign using what you already own! Â
Resources:Â Best Home Buying Tips in 2013 and Home Buying Tips from CBS Interactive, Inc.