Tidbits: What To Ask Yourself Before Purchasing Your First Home

Below are some very important tidbits that any first time home buyer should know, before they decide to purchase a house.

1. Know your current household budget and lifestyle, to help you decide how much you can afford for a mortgage payment.

2. Determine what your needs are. EXP - Do you want to take care of your lawn and snow removal, or would you prefer a condo that handles the exterior maintenance?

3. All of the costs that a buyer incurs even before owning the home. EXP - property inspection fees, application fees, appraisal fees, etc.

4. On going costs. EXP - utilities, taxes, repairs, homeowners insurance.

5. Finding a REALTOR. It's always great to have a REALTOR that is working for you and your needs. REALTOR's understand the market, and can be very helpful with assisting you in the whole process.

If you believe that you are ready to purchase a house, and/or have any questions. Please call the office at 517-999-2675. Also make sure to check us out our Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/pmachomes , and follow us on Twitter @PMacHomes.