Things To Know Before Buying A Home
If you are taking the next step in life and purchasing a home, chances are that you are feeling the pressure and the anxiety that goes along with this difficult decision. Those who buy homes are very anxious, eager to get any information they can about real estate. Before you buy a home, it always helps to learn all that you can.
The first thing you’ll need to do when buying a home is to find out just how much you can qualify for or afford to borrow. You should also make it a point to check your credit and know where you stand. If you have any problems, you should strive to correct them for you attempt to borrow money for a home. The higher credit rating you have, the lower your interest rates will be.
If you can, you should always attempt to get pre approved by a mortgage broker or lender, as this will show your commitment to the mortgage. Also make sure to look for any payment or prepayment options that can help you take a few years away from your mortgage. Once you have been pre approved for a mortgage and know where you stand with your monthly payments, you can start shopping for property.
When you shop for a home, you should only buy real estate that is perfect for you. Before you start looking, you should always make a list of everything you want your home to have, based on what you want and what you actually need. You should also make sure that you mark out any areas that you are willing to come to a compromise on, just in case you have to.
To assist you with finding the perfect home, you should enlist the services of a reputable real estate agent. When you meet with your agent, you will go over how much you are willing to spend, and what type of home you are looking for. You’re agent will know where ideal properties are, and help you find the home that is best for you.
Your agent will supply you with a list of potential properties that meet your budget and your features. Once you get the list, you should drive by the homes and check out both the home and the neighborhood. You should consider the appearance and location of the home, safety, access to the freeway, schools nearby, commute time to work, local shopping, and even recreational activities.
If you don’t find something that interests you the first time, you should keep looking until you find the home that is best for you. Your agent can help with tours of homes and such, even tell you information about neighborhoods that you aren’t familiar with. If you have chosen a good real estate agent, he will care about helping you find a home and go out of his way to ensure that you get exactly what you want.
To get the most from buying a home, you should always hire a real estate agent that you can trust. Your agent will go a long way in helping you buy a home, from finding properties to giving you pointers and tips along the way. Good real estate agents will care about your satisfaction, and will do all that they can to help you find the home of your dreams. You can always buy a home without a real estate agent, although it will take you longer and you won’t get the help and other amenities that a real estate agent will bring to the table.
Good Luck!
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Walnut House $ 735,900
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Baths: | 1.75/.50 |
| Built: | 1986 |
| Square Feet: | 2,046 |
| Lot Size: | 15,730 |
| Features: | BW,VC,CC,CF,VI,GA,GW,VH,LX,ST,VY |
| Bay Window,Canyon View,Cathedral Ceilings,Ceiling Fan,City Lights View,Direct Garage Access,Garden Window,Hills View,Lot 10-19,999 Sqft,Storage Space,Valley View | |
| L/P Excludes: | |
| Description: | Valley and Hills Views with Fruit Trees and Two Pergolas. Covered Front Porch with Flower Gardens and Topiary. Ceramic Tile Entry with Cathedral Ceilings. Living Room with Brick Fireplace, Bay Window, and Patio Garden Views. Formal Dining Room with Patio Views. Bright Kitchen with Breakfast Bar, Microwave and Covered and Enclosed Patio Views. Family Room off Kitchen with Wet Bar. Backyard is Beautifully Landscaped with 180 Valley Views, 7+ kinds of Fruit Trees. Powder Room Downstairs, Laundry Room off Garage. Fully Finished Three Car Garage with Storage Room. Upstairs Den/Fourth Bedroom with Closet has Cathedral Ceilings, Ceiling Fan and Valley Views. Balcony Overlooking Living Room. Master Suite has Vaulted Ceilings and a Walk-In Closet and the Master Bath has Dual Sinks. The Home sits On a Quiet Cul-de-Sac, with Big, 15,000+ Lot. Must See! |
Walnut House $758,000
| Bdr: | 4 | Baths: | 2.50/ |
| Built: | 1974 |
| Square Feet: | 2,850 |
| Lot Size: | 9,216 |
| Description: | This is a real deal!! Show & sell. spacious & well kept executive home in walnut hills, huge family room added w/permit, high quality materials & professional touch, beautiful custom pool & spa decorated w/tiles & bricks, peaceful hillside view, fountain & flower bed in front, tile entrance, high vaulted ceiling, step down living room, luxurious berber carpet, plantation shutters, good quality tile floorings in fr & Kitchen, den downstairs w/built-in book shelves, could be 5th br, good size master br w/mirrored wardrobes & high ceiling, park-like backyard w/beautiful garden settings, enjoy very quiet Atmosphere... |
Features:
Cathedral Ceilings,Custom Window Covering,Double Door Entry,Hills View,Home Warranty Plan
Diamond Bar House $834,900
Property Description:
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Baths: | 3.00/ |
Formal Living & Dinning Room W/Dramatic Vaulted Ceiling. Family Room W/Charming Fireplace W/Upgraded Carpet Flooring. Spacious Kitchen W/Breakfast Area & Wood Flooring. Master Suite W/Walking Closet. 3Car Garage With Direct Access. Fantastic Panoramic View W/Swimming Pool. Located On 15,920sq Ft Lot & Built In 1987.
Features:
Canyon View,Cathedral Ceilings,Cul-De-Sac,Direct Garage Access,Loft,Lot 10-19,999 Sqft,Mountain View,Panoramic View.
Additional Property Information
| Horse Property: | N | Fireplace: | Y | Garage: | 3 | Yard: | Patio: | N | |
| Sch District: | WAL | Elementary: Quail Summ | JR: Chaparral | HS: Diamond Ba | Off Den: | Y | |||
| Entryway: | Family Room: | Y | Lvng Room: | Y | Cable TV: | Laundry: | AR | ||
| Master Suite: | Y | Master Retreat: | Frml Din Rm: | Y | Wlkin Closet: | Dress Ar: | |||
Monday, July 16, 2007
Diamond Bar (Evergreen) $ 678,000
Property Description:
Charming 2-Story Home Located In Excellent Area With Walnut School District. Remodeled 4Br/3Ba Home With A Spacious Open Floor Plan. Huge Master Suite With Sitting Area. Spacious Living Room/ Family Room. Beauitful Hardwood Floor/Tile Floor. New Carpet. Lovely Back Yard With Large Covered Patio, Fire Pitt, Sparkling Pool, And Spa (Recently Replastered And Retiled) .Newer Tile Roof. Newer Doulbe Pane Windows. Newer Tile Flooring. 3-Car Attached Garage. Walking Distance To Diamond Bar High School. Motivated Seller!! Submit Offers!
Additional Property Information
| Horse Property: | N | Fireplace: | Y | Garage: | 3 | Yard: | Y | Patio: | N |
| Sch District: | WAL | Elementary: Evergreen | JR: Chafarral | HS: Diamond B. | Off Den: | N | |||
| Entryway: | Y | Family Room: | Y | Lvng Room: | Y | Cable TV: | Laundry: | IR | |
| Master Suite: | Y | Master Retreat: | Y | Frml Din Rm: | N | Wlkin Closet: | Y | Dress Ar: | Y |
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