Buying Your Dream Home Albany NY

Choosing your dream home is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. However, you have to prepare yourself for this process well and in advance.

Local Companies

Keller Williams Realty, Capital District
518.724.5996
800 New Loudon Road Suite 3100
Latham, NY
HouseAbout Home Inspections, LLC
518-505-8305
Maple Terrace
Delmar, NY
The Solomon Organization, LLC.
518-365-2629
1A Lakeview Drive
Clifton Park, NY
REMAX Park Place
518 38308300 ext 343
1795 Rt 9
Clifton Park, NY
CMC Home Inspections, Inc.
(518) 383-6483
21 Esopus Drive
Clifton Park, NY
Khan Realty & Management
(518) 463-0800
3 Elberon Pl
Albany, NY
Largo Real Estate Advisors Inc
(518) 453-4161
18 Computer Dr E
Albany, NY
Khan Faraz Real Estate Broker
(518) 463-0800
39 Columbia St
Albany, NY
Rosen Judy Real Estate
(518) 489-3026
352 State St
Albany, NY
Albany Real Estate Solutions Llc
(518) 454-0960
1229 Central Ave
Albany, NY

Home Buyers' Guide

The process of buying a home is not an easy one. Choosing your dream home is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. So you have to prepare yourself for this process well and in advance. When buying a home, be sure to avoid some of the critical mistakes that could cost you thousands of dollars. As a Toronto realtor I know they are crucial.

  1. Understand the current market value of the home. Be sure not to low-ball your initial offer. Vendors tend to give less of a counter offer (closer to list price), if they feel insulted. Understand the current market value of the home, and comparable solds. Don't forget that you can find your next home on the web, so search ALL local listings, and check out the MLS (Multiple Listing Service). You have to know that it only includes resale homes, not new developments. Most homes do not give you the actual address here, but many pertinent details.
  2. Know what you are bidding on. Have your agent arrange a home inspection, as it would cost about $300.00 but this could very well be your best money spent. With detailed home inspection data, you can either adjust your offer or take a pass on a property with extensive hidden flaws. If you have the property inspected by a qualified home inspector, you will receive a full written report on the property plus estimated costs of any necessary repairs. It only takes 2-3 hours.
  3. Think of mortgages. Don't forget that when you have a down payment that is almost 25%, it is usually less expensive to arrange a first and second mortgage. Determine what you can afford -- all those extra expenses are sometimes overlooked in purchasing a property.

    To calculate how much monthly payment you can afford, you need to figure your debt-service ratio. To figure it out, you have to list all your loans: car, personal loans, monthly credit card balances, plus your rent or future mortgage payment (includes principal and interest) and the applicable property taxes.

    This total should not exceed approximately 40% of your gross monthly income. Experts say that the monthly mortgage payment and monthly house taxes should not exceed approximately 30% of your gross monthly income....

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Author: Julie Kinnear

Featured Local Company

Keller Williams Realty, Capital District

518.724.5996
800 New Loudon Road Suite 3100
Latham, NY
www.broughtonproperties.com