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Posted Aug 20, 2009 01:02 AM
I am about to become a FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER!!!!

I just got pre-approved for a home loan this week and have begun looking at homes. :-D As a single mom, I'm on a budget, and obviously in the market for a turn-key, move in ready home!!! So I highly doubt I will be looking at any fixer uppers!!

Do you have any words of wisdom, suggestions, or advice for me???

I would truly value any input!!!

With Love,
:-xCrystal
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Shreejana, Deborah, Linda, Christina, Lisa, Chickee, Bell & Sara~

Thank you all for so many excellent tips and pointers!!!!

I'm quite excited to begin this process.

I'll keep you all posted!!!!

With much gratitude~
:-x Crystal
Hey that's great. A couple of things although some others touched on it - turn on the waters, flush the toilets to make sure they work well, Invest the money and get a home inspection. Christina mentioned that too. If appliances come with the home, make sure they work and if still under warrenty get the papers. Once you buy and are in, change all the locks. You never who had a key to the house. . Tons of fun. Enjoy. Sarah
Dearest Crystal,

"Congratulations" on becoming a 1st time Home Buyer... YOU GO GIRL!!! :^O

Everyone has already given so much great advice...

Crystal, as you Always say... "Be Crystal Clear On What YOU Ask For..." Because what you FOCUS upon is what you will Attract...

And, BE OPEN TO RECEIVE IT!!! :^O

Also, I Agree with getting your home thoroughly Inspected... It will be worth it in the long run...

Crystal, I Love How You're Manifesting What YOU Truly Desire... :-x

Love & Light,
Bell Rushing

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Good for you, Crystal! Get a licensed inspector to go over the house in detail. The people selling a house won't necessarily tell you about trouble spots.

Chickee
Crystal,
First of all congrats to you and the girls.....
The best advice I could share is ....Do not become attached to the outcome !Look and stay grounded and ware your awesome glasses ! The house has already been picked out for you from the Man upstairs ! Use all free resources like free inspections or money back inspections and have fun..... Have a great day!!!!!
With Hope,courage and divinity
Lisa
Crystal,

I just wanted to say congratulations.....that is so terrific its got to be so exciting and scary.....If it was me looking for a house my concerns would be the yard is it big enough (kids) closet space, and a friend of mine told me she ran the water in all the sinks showers to see how much water pressure there was, also she used to do inspections so another habit is if there is a basement see if you can see pipes and where they are near wires....thats important cause a lot of people dont check and if a pipe breaks there goes the wires....also check when you run the water under the sink make sure nothing is leaking and look for spots in the ceiling to make sure it doesnt look like the roof leaked....I also learned that if the houses are brand spanking new there still could be issues like the above because the owners could have just slapped it together to get rid of it.....let us know how you make out...


Your Friend along The Way,
Christina
Hi Crystal,

Congratulations!!! It is so exciting to buy your first house! :-x
It is definitely a "buyer's market" now....but do lots of research first.

Check with close friends who have purchased homes....see if there are things they would have done differently.
Location is key...think about your requirements like school, a secure area, shopping, work etc as you are looking plus the property values of the area.
Have a basic "plan"....will you stay there 5 years for example.
Find the experts...ask the questions!

Enjoy the journey to owning your own home...:-x
Linda Kay Holden
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Congratulations Crystal! :-D But as Indira suggested...be sure to get advice. Start with the one you shared your Amazing Week-end. :-D
Hi, Crystal !,
I am thankful to you for, you supposed me worth to share this matter.
My opinion for this matter is, you should consult with economists and finance experts as well !
see you !!!!!!
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