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Walking into your first home is a large step to take. It is an entirely different process
that you will follow, with an entirely new set of rules to begin learning. Because of
the large changes that occur with buying a first home, there are always those who
walk into a deal over their head. Making sure that you don't get the wrong options
presented to you will help you to invest right the first time.

Buying a home is one of the largest investments you’ll ever make, so you need to get it right. One of the best ways to track your progress and be sure you stay on track is to keep a checklist of what you need to have to make it happen.

It’s great to see the housing market recover after a big letdown and enjoy the hot new market. But, with the recovery comes a tight supply of homes, multiple offers – and bidding wars. Knowing a few tricks of the real estate trade can help you emerge with the best bid and be the winner in a bidding war. For one, you should try to be the first offer – but don’t insult the seller with a lowball offer – especially with so few listings on the market today.

Before you purchase a home – whether new or old – you should have a checklist of must-have features. You probably won’t get all of the features you want, but you can prioritise them into features you can’t live without and those you can compromise on.

Buying a home can be one of the most exciting times of your life. Making a checklist of wants and needs is fun and you know you can make your dreams come true by working with your real estate agent to find the perfect home.