Preparing to purchase a home

by | May 29, 2013 | Real Estate


Long before preparation begins for you t purchase a home for sale in Tucson, you need to carefully study your situation rather than jump in with both feet. Sit down and list everything that you need in a home and then list everything you want in a home. When buying a home it is very important to separate the realities from the wishes, not only must you work within your budget constraints, you also have to temper desire with reality. If you are a young couple, yet to start a family, sacrificing a few square feet so you can have a spa may seem like the thing to do; this is a choice you will come to rue when your family starts to multiply.

Every home for sale Tucson will probably need to be purchased with the aid of a mortgage; there are very few young people that can purchase a home for cash. This being the case, you will need to study what mortgages are available. A loan that offers low initial interest, a variable rate mortgage may sound great because the monthly payments are low; however, as the interest rate is raised you may find the mortgage payment going beyond your capabilities. You are advised to speak to a financial advisor for information and tips on mortgages rather than the lender who is in business to make money regardless of the effect on the borrower.

Knowing the best mortgage is one thing, but is your credit score good enough for you to be in a position to secure the right mortgage? Before you start looking for homes, first approach the lenders and get pre-approval, this will save you a great deal of frustration and possible embarrassment when you find the home that suits you, and you cannot get financing that you can afford.

You now know what you need, what you want, the mortgage that fits and you are pre-approved for finance, now it’s time to hunt for a home that fits the bill. When you see a home for sale Tucson that you “love”, don’t. Make an intelligent decision, not a decision from the heart. You can enjoy the experience and the anticipation but always remember that this may be the single biggest move you ever make and it must be right.

When you are ready and you want to look for a home for sale in Tucson that meets all of your expectations, you are invited to contact Premier One Realty.

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