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Things To Consider When Buying A House For The First Time

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Home ownership is more than just a publicity or promotion; it’s the gateway to long-term and short-term financial success. Long-term, you’ll build a value retirement fund and short-term, you’ll have the capacity to appreciate potential tax cuts and pay yourself rather than a landlord.

Currently in the market to buy a  home? There are three aspects to concern yourself with:

1. Is it a good investment?

The vast majority don’t purchase their personal residence thinking only of the financial investment aspects—rather they let their feelings overrule the pragmatic.  So, they regularly pay excessively for “features” and “amenities.”  That’s fine, in the event that you can bear the cost of it, and you’re not looking at your home entirely as an investment.

The option is to buy a house entirely on the benefits of a financial investment and disregard most of the emotional “wants,” which means you will buy more like an investor does, looking at its worth and its added value.

Generally, over the long term, real estate holds its value and there is a slight increase in real terms, over time.  Additionally, any principal paid on your home loan and appreciation can add to your overall equity/total assets.

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2. Are your finances in order?

Would you be able to bear the cost of buying a house?  The stability of your job is crucial. A solid relentless salary is a must. Review your income and expenses to determine how much money you’d feel comfortable putting towards a mortgage payment every month. It may be best for you to speak with a bank or mortgage broker regarding a pre-approval for a home purchase. It will not cost you anything and they can let you know exactly what you need to do and have in place in order to get a loan.

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3. Does it fit in with your life?

Do you need a house? A house is a permanent structure. It is not like a car that can move with you to a new location. How long do you plan to be in a location. Less than four or five years makes it iffy. One vital part of the home buying process is choosing a realtor. A professional realtor who is an expert in the neighborhood where you want to buy will know which homes on which street might be a fit for you, will understand the comparables and help you craft the best offer, and will be able to negotiate on your behalf.

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Ready to take on home ownership? Good luck! A home purchase is an investment you’ll be glad you ever made!

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About The Author
Sanjeev Advani

• Hundreds of Investment Real Estate transactions successfully closed • 350+ Units currently under Property Management • 3+ Years of Construction Management Experience • Certified Property Manager, CCIM (In Progress) • Bachelors in Finance • Bakersfield, CA Native Deep Dive: I have been licensed in real estate for almost 10 years, and I have been specializing in investment and commercial real estate for the past 6 years. Through the years I have worked with Real Estate Developers, Investors, Average Joes, and many more. I am a Bakersfield native, and my educational background is in Finance. I have just completed the CPM (Certified Property Manager) certification which is one of the most prestigious designations in the Property Management Industry, with less than 1800 members world wide. I am also the President of the Board for Habitat for Humanity Golden Empire, the Vice President of the Board for Income Property Association of Kern County (IPAK), and Vice Chair of the Commercial Investment committee at the Board of Realtors. I look forward to working with you towards your real estate investment goals. Sunny Advani California Agent Lic# 01869863 | California Broker Lic# 02012941 Email: Sunny@RE-Synergy.com | Phone: +1 661 235 5726