DO NOT make decisions that affect your mortgage payments by making any other major purchases and don’t switch jobs. This is just added hassle that will prolong the process. Also be sure to obtain hazard insurance, and switch utility providers, and don’t forget to cancel any services in your name at your old home!
Identify What You’re Looking For---You already have some idea of what kind of real estate you’re interested in, but it is often a very useful and enlightening exercise to actually list down on paper what you actually want in your property. Real estate experts suggest breaking down your list into: Must have features. This may include the size of property you want, number of rooms, location, etc. Be as broad as possible. The point is to identify what must be on that property in order for you to be interested.
