Real Estate
Things To Do When Buying During A Recession
February 28, 2010 by Kevin Forcey · Leave a Comment
Buying property is not something to do on a whim. No matter whether you are buying a house to live in, a condo to rent out or even a piece of land just to keep you can sure of one thing, it is going to cost real money. You are not going to be spending $100, the chances are you will be spending tens, or hundreds, of thousands of dollars. Spending thousands of dollars is not something that I take lightly and nor should you.
I have heard it said that people decide if they want to buy the house they are looking at within the first 45 seconds. You get a picture of how your car will look in the driveway, how your kids will appear when they play in the yard. This emotional reaction can be a huge problem. You fall in love with a house and then you feel you have to have it. This will often allow you to give in over things that you shouldn’t. A home is for life, but so is a mortgage, paying every month for a home that has become a money pit is no fun.
Although it is hard to contain your excitement, it can really hurt your negotiation strategy if you are overly attached to the home before it’s yours. It is important to really like the home that you are choosing, however it is also important not to show your cards too early in the game.
With the economy the way it is you could well be living in this home for a long time so it is a good idea to be sure that the house suits your needs not just now but for the future.
Make sure you do some of your own local market research, don’t just leave it to your agents and trust that they are giving you the best advice. What may seem like a bargain at first can often turn out to be a less than average deal. As the homeowner it is up to you to make sure that you are getting the best bang for your buck, especially when you think of how you will be paying those bucks off for the next 30 years!
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