Real Estate Market

The more you know about the best way to reach a goal, the more likely you are to get the result you want. So, whether you're hunting for a new job, assembling a backyard BBQ, or training for a 10K run, you will want to use a proven process to help you get there. The same is true when hunting for a new home.

1. Get Ready - If you own your current home, you must prepare that property for sale. You should also get pre-approved for a mortgage.

2. Go Shopping - View the right homes currently available. Make a wish list. You may not get everything, but you can probably come close.

3. Make an Offer - Make a choice and submit an offer. This can be tricky especially if there are muliple offers.

4. Get an Inspection - Always get the home checked out by a qualified home inspector.

5. Prepare for the Move - You need to arrange for moving and deal with other details such as utilities, telephone, mail forwarding, etc.

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One of the best things you can do to ensure you get the home you want is to arrange for financing before you go shopping. This is often referred to as getting "pre-approved".

Getting pre-approved simply means that your lender has calculated how much of a mortgage they are willing to offer you depending on your down payment and current financial situation.

There are two advantages to having a pre-approved mortgage. First, you know exactly what you can afford when shopping for a new home. Second, when you make an offer, you are likely to be taken more seriously.

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