Cast a wide net in hunting for a house
Question : I've read recently that it's getting harder to find rentals. I'm thinking about buying a home after our lease expires. I already have seen all the advice online about cleaning up my credit and saving up for a downpayment. Do you have any other words of wisdom about finding a home? – Ross Answer : While I can't overstate the value of finding a good real estate agent to guide you in this process, there is no substitute for educating yourself. There's a ton of free information readily available online, but it's not necessarily all accurate. Before you start looking for a house, you should make a list of what is most important to you – both now and in five years. Consider how many children you might have while living in the home. Is it possible an aging parent could be moving in with you? Look at neighborhoods before you identify specific homes. Most people seem to limit themselves to the area in which they currently live. I recently had client