The First Step

When shopping for a home, consider the following:

• The Market Place - The condition of the market place will play an important role in determining what type of home will fit into your budget. Familiarize yourself with the selling price of comparable homes in your desired locations. You may want to raise or lower your expectations depending on what you learn. The more you educate yourself, the more confident you will feel that you have made the best choice.
  
  
• Location - Carefully consider the location of each and every home you view. How will the area serve each member of your family? Often times, the location of a home and the neighborhood may be more important than a home's amenities.
  
  
• Expected duration of stay - How long you expect to stay in your new home will help determine the type of mortgage you choose, the size of the home and various other factors.
  
  
• Family size and expected changes - Remember that your needs will change as your family grows. Consider how well a home will serve you and your family at each stage of your life.
  
  
• Closet space - The amount of closet and storage space is an important factor that is often overlooked but can be crucial to your comfort.
  
  
• Your furniture, collections, art - Measure your furniture before you go house hunting. Would you need to sell your present furniture and buy new furniture to fit into each home's space? How well will your possessions fit in each home? Measure your furniture before you go house hunting. Would you need to sell your present furniture and buy new furniture to fit into each home's space?

Feel free to contact us at any point in your search for a new home. At Prudential Select Properties, you'll always find a friendly, knowledgeable associate to help answer your questions and offer good advice.

1. Buying A Home
2. The First Step
3. The Buying Process
4. Buyer's Costs