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Home Buying Made Simple New Jersey

Take home buying step-by-step to help eliminate anxiety

Local Companies

Cooper Real Estate Manage
(973) 624-3300
55 Halsey St
Newark, NJ

Ryan Real Estate Inc
(973) 705-8888
1072 Bergen St
Newark, NJ

Faina Sechzer Princeton Real Estate
609-553-4175
220 Arreton Road
Princeton, NJ

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732-299-5923
Third Ave
Bradley Beach, NJ

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1-800-961-0415
Concierge Services Events Property Management,
Avalon, NJ

New Jersey Real Estate Guys
201-610-1010
1 Marine View Plaza
Hoboken, NJ

Hudson Realty Group
201-805-7403
79 Hudson Street
Hoboken, NJ

Applegate Real Estate Investment Group
(732) 501-6154
400A Spotswood-Englishtown Road
Monroe Twp., NJ

HOMETECH NJ INSPECTION SERVICES LLC
201 340 2104
49 Hedden ter 2 fl
North Arlington, NJ

Real Estate Consultants
973 726 9808
17 Woodport Rd
Sparta, NJ

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Buying a home, especially your first home, can be downright intimidating. After all, it’s likely to be the single largest purchase you’ll ever make. Plus, before you seal the deal, you’ll have to take care of a ton of tiny details.

The key to reducing stress is to take it one step at a time.

1. Review your financial situation to determine what you can afford.

2. Check your credit rating.

3. Create a budget.

4. Keep tabs on interest rates and different financing options.

5. Get pre-approved for a mortgage.

6. Brush up on the local housing market. Study current and historical prices in the neighborhood you’re scouting. While you’re at it, investigate different home construction and maintenance options so you know what everything costs.

7. Interview REALTORS®. Hire one you feel comfortable with and who has a good track record in the neighborhood you are interested in.

8. Make a list of your requirements. It will help you stay focused and eliminate homes that may look great but don’t meet your needs.

9. Shop around for the best mortgage -- consider both interest rates and terms.

10. Make an offer (contingent on a home inspection) and negotiate a final price.

11. Get a home inspection and appraisal.

12. Secure home insurance.

13. Close the deal.

14. Hire movers, move in and enjoy your home sweet home!

Published on January 11, 2007

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Featured Local Company

Cooper Real Estate Manage

(973) 624-3300
55 Halsey St
Newark, NJ

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