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6 Things You Should Know Before Buying a House

by Kala Wiederholt
(IC: blogger)
So – homeownership is no joke. There’s the moving, and the unpacking, and the yard mowing, and the door locking (so many doors), and the trash days, and the painting, and the still unpacking, and the neighbors, and the not feeling like home, and the trying to live life while still, still unpacking. We’ve been here about 2 weeks now, and I can’t believe time is passing so quickly!
There is so much responsibility that comes with owning a home, but it’s also exciting to plan out projects and new ways to make it our own. Overall, I think it was definitely worth the turmoil of the home-buying process, but ask me again when our first mortgage payment is due and we keep having to shell out all the money for projects. Looking back on that process, there are definitely some things I wish we were prepared for as first time homebuyers.
There is so much responsibility that comes with owning a home, but it’s also exciting to plan out projects and new ways to make it our own. Overall, I think it was definitely worth the turmoil of the home-buying process, but ask me again when our first mortgage payment is due and we keep having to shell out all the money for projects. Looking back on that process, there are definitely some things I wish we were prepared for as first time homebuyers.
1. Before looking at houses, meet with your realtor to discuss future expenses and go over the entire home buying process.

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Published June 1st, 2015 11:31 AM
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You have to include the Earnest Money with the offer in our State & if accepted you can pay for an Inspection and demand certain things be fixed or replaced b4 closing. But, the only other required fees I can think of is a Rate-Lock Fee to your Lender, if you want one, and points you'll pay on your loan at closing, aye Bozz? lol