10 Simple Steps for Buying Your First Home!

Thinking about buying your first home can seem quite overwhelming and stress provoking, but with a little bit of preparation it can become a reality!

Here are 10 helpful hints to prepare for buying your first home:

Step 1 – Build a Budget

Step 2 – Investigate Mortgage Options

Step 3 – Choose a Realtor

Step 4 – Choose a Lawyer

Step 5 – Look at Homes

Step 6 – Submit an offer

Step 7 – Choose a Home Inspector

Step 8 – Finalize the Deal

Step 9 – Prepare to Move

Step 10 – Closing Day!

For more details about each step, for more information and for great tips about the home buying process, Genworth Financial Canada has published a great article that is well worth the read  if you are considering purchasing a new home –  to view the article click here.

I hope this information helps you in your home buying adventure! Please don’t hesitate to call The Jamie Dann Team at 1-877-252-5242 if we can help explain the home buying process to you or if you have any Real Estate questions – We are here to help!

Until next time,

The Jamie Dann Team

Tips to Help You Avoid Buying the Wrong Home

Buying a home is a big investment, probably one of the biggest investments you will make in your life, therefore it is imperative that you be careful in choosing and buying one. A home purchase should not be based on what your heart desires, rather you should carefully inspect, plan and evaluate things before you decided to make the purchase. Here are some tips you may find useful to prepare for a home purchase:


Preparation: It is recommended to do some research first before starting the process of buying a new home. First and foremost, you must have the financial capability to buy a home. Speaking with a mortgage broker or with your banker is a good way of determining what you can and cannot afford.

Considering Using a REALTOR®: Another part of your initial research should include whether or not you want to work with a REALTOR®. REALTORS® have extensive connections and much experience when it comes to buying and selling homes.

Visual Inspection: Once you find a home, it is best to do an inspection of your chosen house. Not only do you need to inspect the house physically, you should also consider the surroundings. You may want to talk with the neighbours to get a feel for the neighbourhood. You may also want to return to the neighbourhood at some specific times of day in order to determine how busy the neighbourhood is at different times of the day.

To get more tips on home buying, click here, to view a great article which may be very helpful to ensure you get the best value for the money you spend on your new home.

Until next time,
Jamie