Deciding to Buy

Deciding to Buy

Preparation

Choose a Real Estate Agent

Time to go Shopping

Escrow Inspection and Appraisal

Moving In

Is it better to Rent or Buy?
The choice between buying a home and renting one is among the biggest financial decisions that many adults make. But the costs of buying are more varied and complicated than for renting, making it hard to tell which is a better deal. To help you answer this question, this Rent versus Buy Calculator is from the Business Section of the New York Times. It takes the most important costs associated with buying a house and computes the equivalent monthly rent. With rents rising as fast as home prices in some areas, this Rent versus Buy Calculator can help you determine the right time to buy and the cost of waiting or missing out.

Purchasing a property is most likely the biggest financial decision you will ever make. Whether this is your first purchase or you are an experienced buyer, this decision must be made carefully

Why Do You Want To Buy?
Are you tired of paying rent? Have you decided to pay your own mortgage and not your landlord’s? Have you outgrown your current home? Are you looking for an investment portfolio? Are you looking for a rental property? Would you like a larger yard? Would you rather live in a different area? Do you want to shorten your commute? Having a clear sense of your reasons for buying will help you choose the right property.

Has Your Income Grown?
Property ownership is an excellent investment; whether you are looking for your dream home, a rental property, or to expand your investment portfolio. Owning real estate is one of the least risky ways to build equity or to obtain a greater return on your initial investment.