Look for Knotweed plants, if there is any don’t buy. Research it will grow from under the house and ruin it. Comment by Josh – May 22, 2018 @ 9:42 am. This was a great idea, helps me look at more things when i am looking at houses, as i had to take my builder with me on the 2nd viewing. Comment by Jemma Rajani – October 13, 2017 @ 8:43 pm

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Before you even start looking – Before you even find a realtor – Do your research on. This isn’t really a "fixer-upper" question, as every house needs work. Every home buyer should get a good.

How Much House Can I Afford To determine ‘how much house can I afford,’ use the 36% rule, which states your monthly mortgage expenses and other debt payments shouldn’t exceed 36% of your gross monthly income.

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Savvy home buyers know to check for specific red flags at an open house. Here are the things to look for when buying a home so you don’t waste your time.

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Use a home-buying checklist. I tell my clients to create a home buying checklist of the features they want and need so I can help them determine what’s feasible within their budget. You can use a similar checklist before you go out looking at houses. In fact, print it, fill it out and bring it to your real estate agent on the first appointment.

When Are You Considered A First Time Home Buyer Again As you consider purchasing a home, you may have come across down payment assistance programs that aim to assist first-time homebuyers. "How can I qualify?" you might have asked yourself. It turns out, you don’t always have to be a first-time homebuyer to qualify, even though it might say otherwise in the name.