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Lot Size
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Home Size2,336 sqft
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Beds5 Beds
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Baths3 Baths
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Year Built1987
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Days on Market4
Eliminating the Stress of Buying a Home
- Real Estate Tips
- home buying advice, home buying tips, homes for sale in encinitas, Linda Moore, linda moore blog, Linda Moore with Coldwell Banker, real estate tips
- October 19, 2015
Find a great real estate agent
Make sure your real estate agent is highly experienced, knows about homes in the area you’re looking in, and connects with you.
Consider amenities and location
Room size, and other aspects of a home’s interior are all factors that may affect your decision. However, just because a home meets all of your expectations in this sense doesn’t always mean it’s the best one for you. Consider the neighborhood, distance from your bank, job, or school, and noise level before rushing into a decision.
Don’t overwhelm yourself with too many outside opinions
The most important opinions come from those who will be living in the house. Yes, it may help to invite friends and relatives to provide suggestions or guidance during your search for a new home, but
Be realistic about your budget
Always try to factor in maintenance costs, especially if living in a townhome or condo, and any repair costs that may become necessary in the near future.
Plan ahead as much as possible
Make sure you’ve already gotten pre-approved for a mortgage, figure out home insurance policies, and make sure the time frame for moving would be realistic in your situation.
Keep your standards high without being a perfectionist
Buying a home is one of the most important investments you can make. Don’t settle on the crucial details, such as location or number of rooms, but remember that smaller details can always be fixed. If you’ve found the perfect home but are bothered by what material the countertops are made of, you can always replace it.