Homeownership can be a source of pride, a good investment decision, and a place to create wonderful memories. However many buyers can get caught up in the high amounts that banks will approve them for and end up buying a home that leaves them house poor, their homes becoming more of a burden than a joy. This risk can be eliminated with the right homework before the process even begins!  

Once you’ve got a great real estate agent and your financial ducks in a row, it is time to start the fun part-- the search! Sit down with your agent and make a game plan about how you want to tackle things. Start narrowing down your priorities to help make your search manageable and efficient. 

Much like the TV show, ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ buyers usually find ‘The One!’ with our help...And when you find the house that ticks all (or most of) the boxes and already feels like home, it is time to make an offer. This can be a complicated process and navigating the different elements that comprise an offer will be crucial to your ability to make a strong one.