So You're Ready to Buy?

Once you've determined that you're ready to buy, it's time to begin thinking about where you want to look. There are many questions to be answered about the type of house you want. For example, are you interested in an older home or a new one? How big a home do you need? Would you like to move closer to certain major roads or freeways?

When you work with Leann Heller on your home purchase, she can answer many questions about the homes for sale and communities you're considering. Be sure to sign up for her New Listing Alert. With your permission, she'll send you an e-mail anytime she has a new home listed for sale.

Location Is Everything
Do you want to live in a particular city or neighborhood? If you're a parent, you're probably considering school districts and other child-friendly options such as nearness to parks. If you're relocating to an unfamiliar area, you may want to contact the city or county for more information. Perhaps location is the reason you're buying in the first place—to move closer to work, your spouse's work or your extended family, or to live within a particular school district. As you probably know, the location of a home can have a dramatic effect on its price.

Size Matters
You may have experienced growing pains in your current home, which prompted you to pursue buying a new home. Or you're entering a self-employed profession and need a home office. Consider all your space requirements before you start searching for a new home.