{"id":2358,"date":"2016-06-19T11:11:20","date_gmt":"2016-06-19T18:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=2358"},"modified":"2016-06-17T19:05:43","modified_gmt":"2016-06-18T02:05:43","slug":"tips-every-first-time-home-buyer-should-read","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2016\/06\/tips-every-first-time-home-buyer-should-read\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips Every First Time Home Buyer Should Read"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When buying your first home, it\u2019s easy to get overwhelmed. A few words of advice can go a long way, so we\u2019ve enlisted tips and tricks from our network of Coldwell Banker professionals. See their insight on the process, what to look for in a home, and home improvements. And most importantly, best of luck in your journey to becoming a homeowner!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cBe patient &#8230;.. don\u2019t over pay for something because you feel pressure. Good things come to those who wait!\u201d <em>\u2013 Shari Pesa, Executive Business Consultant, Coldwell Banker Real Estate<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cRemember you are buying the house the way it is. Yes you may plan on renovating, but plans change. Can you live in the house the way it is for a few years? If so, then go for it! Don\u2019t compromise on what you want thinking you will redo everything tomorrow.\u201d <em>\u2013 Tracy Freeman, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cMake sure to align your expectations with the reality of where you want to live and what your price range truly affords. We all want the home near the beach for $200k but when it\u2019s more like $2M, it is important to adjust expectations.\u201d <em>\u2013 Cara Ameer, Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cMake sure you work with a realtor that is experienced and knows the area, especially in flood plains where additional insurance costs may impact your finances. Every house is different. Do not make assumptions.\u201d <em>\u2013 Jennifer Cavanaugh Ronzo, Coldwell Banker Harbor Light<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cDon\u2019t buy a home for the total amount the bank approves you for because you will need to buy things for the house when you move in. Things you never thought about until you\u2019re living there (i.e.: hoses, grass seed, window treatments, snow blower, lawn mower\u2026) If you buy at the highest loan approval level you could end up \u201chouse poor\u201d and not have extra money for emergency expenses that arise or fun things for your new home.\u201d <em>\u2013 Holly Fetherlin, Regional Marketing Manager, Coldwell Banker Real Estate<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cAsk questions. Lots and lots of questions.\u201d <em>\u2013 David Siroty, VP of Communications, Coldwell Banker Real Estate<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cDon\u2019t be scared of a little work. It might be worth investing in something that doesn\u2019t necessarily look like your dream home now, but with a fresh coat of paint and a few minor upgrades, you could have your dream home without paying the price of your nightmares.\u201d <em>\u2013 Jimmy Hammel, Manager, Digital Marketing, Coldwell Banker Real Estate<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.coldwellbanker.com\/7-tips-every-first-time-home-buyer-read\/\" target=\"_blank\">7 Tips Every First Time Home Buyer Should Read<\/a> by Victoria Keichinger | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When buying your first home, it\u2019s easy to get overwhelmed. 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